Incredible facts
Loneliness is much more harmful than smoking, alcohol and overeating. These conclusions were made by experts from the University of Chicago. They argue that loneliness causes the maximum harm to health, since this period of life is characterized by high blood pressure, chronic fatigue, as well as anxiety and stress. As a result, the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease is significantly increased.
During the study, the lifestyles of thousands of people were analyzed. People suffering from loneliness were in the poorest health, they paid the least attention to exercise, and they consumed far more calories than those who were not alone, and who was more sociable.
It is generally believed that by eating large amounts of fatty and sweet foods, a lonely person thereby fills his lack of comfort. Moreover, one of the most common ways for many people to combat loneliness is alcohol.