Loneliness Is As Dangerous As Alcoholism and Smoking

Loneliness Is As Dangerous As Alcoholism and Smoking

Alcoholism and obesity is very bad for health but loneliness is also not less dangerous for your health.

Loneliness is as dangerous as smoking, alcoholism and obesity for your health, say researchers.

A study has been made, according to which back up of friends, family, and neighbors can enhance possibility of your healthy living to old age by 50%. According to study which is made on the analysis of 300,000 people, loneliness is as harmful for your health as smoking and alcoholism. Loneliness is as effective as being alcoholic or smoking 15 cigarettes in a day. It is twice dangerous for your than obesity and more harmful than not exercising.

The findings made by American scientists. Scientists say, social isolation should be added to the short list of risk factors for early death.

The research had been lad by Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, from Brigham Young University. She said, Support of family and friends can make your life healthy and better and by helping you can find meaning in your life.