We asked readers about the impact of social isolation on their body and intellect. Here are some of the responsesA study has found that social isolation can increase your risk of having a stroke or coronary artery disease by as much as 30%. While the study was observational,which means firm conclusions cannot be drawn about cause and effect, it suggests that addressing loneliness could pay a major role in tackling the two major causes of death in wealthy societies. We asked readers to bid us how social isolation affects both intellect and body. Here are their stories. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com