Study in The Lancet links chronic loneliness to a 56% increased stroke risk.
A study published in The Lancet reveals that chronic loneliness raises the risk of stroke by 56%. Analyzing data from the Health and Retirement Study in the US, researchers found people with consistently high loneliness patterns had a significantly higher risk of stroke compared to those with consistently low loneliness patterns. The study suggests addressing loneliness may help in stroke prevention.
July 04, 2024
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