Human health

A recent research conducted by the University of Chicago found that loneliness and lack of connection with others can increase the risk of high blood pressure in people aged 50 and older. The research involved 229 people with a range of ages ranging from 50-68 years, who answered questions about their loneliness and connection with others.

In 4 years, participants' blood pressure increased by 14.4 millimeters of mercury at more than the people who are most happy socially. The researchers also noticed the effects of depression and stress, but found the increase in blood pressure among people who are lonely. Loneliness is marked with motivational encouragement to relate to other people but also the fear of negative evaluation, rejection and disappointment.

The people who have lots of friends and social networks can feel lonely if they find their relationship is not satisfactory. While the people who live alone may not be lonely if their relationship is a little meaningful and enjoyable. According to researchers, the loneliness factor behaves like a unique health risks