Warning: Lonely people increase their risk of stroke by 30%

New research in the Journal of Cardiology (The Journal Heart) has shown that loneliness and social isolation will increase the risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease by more than 30%. These are the two leading causes of death in high-income countries in the world today.

Scientists analyzed data from 23 related studies in 181,000 adults. Among them, 4,628 people suffered from cardiovascular diseases (myocardial infarction, angina) and 3,002 people with stroke, followed for 3 to 21 years.

The results showed that loneliness and social isolation will increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart attack, angina) and brain stroke at 29% and 32% respectively.

Loneliness increases the risk of stroke.

Psychological and Neuroscience Professor from Brigham Young University, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, USA said: 'Through this study, we find that, social isolation needs to be seriously considered. , in all areas such as: education, health and health care '.

Besides, researchers have also discovered the importance of social relationships for the health of patients. Accordingly, to combat loneliness and social isolation, people should strengthen communication with friends and relatives or actively participate in voluntary social activities.

Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, from Brigham Young University in the United States, thinks that, right now, each of us needs to take seriously to see that: interaction with the social community affects directly continue to the health of each person. Loneliness causes similar consequences, or even more severe than other risk factors such as smoking, obesity, hypertension, air quality . Therefore, building relationships Good relationships with the community will contribute to your mental health!