Loneliness leads to dementia

Loneliness is not simply a lack of physical interaction with other people or social isolation. This is a state when a person feels rejected, unsatisfied and unhappy, even if he has friends and loved ones. Research shows that loneliness can lead to serious health consequences, including the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Previously, scientists argued that loneliness only affects a person’s physical health. However, a recent study of more than 2,000 older people in Amsterdam found that after three years, one in ten people living alone had dementia, while only one in 20 people who were not living alone had signs of dementia. The only exceptions were people who never married.

Thus, loneliness is a risk factor for the development of dementia. If a person admits that they feel lonely, then the risk of being diagnosed with dementia increases from 5.7% to 13.4%. But even if he does not admit his loneliness, this does not mean that he is not at risk of getting sick.

It is hypothesized that loneliness may lead to changes in brain function that affect social skills. A person who often feels lonely may lose the ability to socialize, which increases their feelings of loneliness and leads to more serious health consequences.

In addition, loneliness shortens life expectancy. Research shows that people who feel lonely often live shorter lives than those who are around others.

Thus, loneliness is a serious problem that can lead to various health consequences. To avoid these consequences, you need to exercise, not smoke and eat right. In addition, it is important to find time to communicate with other people and strive to find new friends and acquaintances. After all, as they say, together we are stronger.