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Feeling Lonely May Take a Bigger Toll on Health Than Expected

Feeling lonely is closely associated with poorer mental health, reduced well-being and worse overall health, according to collaborative research led by the University of Bristol, Nesta and Amsterdam UMC. Loneliness appears closely tied to poorer mental health, well-being and overall health.

Feeling Lonely May Take a Bigger Toll on Health Than Expected

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Loneliness appears closely tied to poorer mental health, well-being and overall health.

Feeling lonely is closely associated with poorer mental health, reduced well-being and worse overall health, according to collaborative research led by the University of Bristol, Nesta and Amsterdam UMC.

Social isolation was also linked to lower well-being, while loneliness was associated with having [...]

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Loneliness appears closely tied to poorer mental health, well-being and overall health. Feeling lonely is closely associated with poorer mental health, reduced well-being and worse overall health, according to collaborative research led by the University of Bristol, Nesta and Amsterdam UMC. Social isolation was also linked to lower well-being, while loneliness was associated with having [...]

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