Loneliness worse for your health than smoking and obesity »

Posted By healthhabits 10 months, 1 week ago in Health & Fitness

According to the research of Dr. John Cacioppo, loneliness has a major impact on your overall health - both mental and physical.

In his research, Dr. Cacioppo employed brain scans, monitoring of autonomic and neuroendocrine processes, and assays of immune function to test the influence that social connection has upon our health. His research showed how our perceptions, behavior and physiology are strongly affected by a loss of that connection.

In fact, Dr. Cacoppo’s research has shown that loneliness can cause:

*an increase in your blood pressure
*an increase in your level of stress and cortisol production
*a negative impact on your immune system
*an inability to get a good nights sleep
*an increased level of depression and anxiety
*an increased risk of developing ...............

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