What “Optimal” Health Is Really Costing You — The Hidden Price Nobody Talks About
No surprise, not having a social circle comes with its own distinct risks.
Social isolation and loneliness can increase a person’s risk for heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and anxiety, suicidality and self-harm, dementia, and earlier death.77 78
A frequently cited statistic highlights its profound impact:
The effect of social isolation on mortality is comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes per day79—surpassing even the risks associated with obesity and physical inactivity.80
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