Loneliness and Stroke Risk

Feeling lonely may significantly increase the risk of stroke, according to a major study by Harvard University. Chronic loneliness can raise the risk of stroke by over 50%. The study tracked over 12,000 people aged 50 and above from 2006 to 2018, linking long-term loneliness with a higher risk of stroke.

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The article covers various health topics including the impact of chronic sleep deprivation on suicide, the benefits of seeing female physicians, updated recommendations for mammograms, an experimental medication for multiple sclerosis, and tips for reducing stroke risk among women.