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A new study from Brigham Young University tells that social interaction decreases the risk of premature death. From 1980 to 2014, 3 million people went through analysis conducted by scientists for this research. The study found their was a 32% increase in risk of death by social isolation, just by living alone. In essence, the perception of greater social isolation and elevated loneliness was 29% (loneliness) plus 26% (perception). These percentages are linked to risks of early mortality. Also, the results apply to men and women as well. For those (people) who are under the age of 65, the impact of feelings of isolation/loneiness are higher in percentage for mortality risk. And get this, Mortality rates for the isolated and lonely are comparable to people who smoked 15 cigarettes a day! Inaddition, isolation and loneliness is also comparable to obesity!
The article also mentions that texting too much can actually hurt a romantic relationship. This is why men and women are suppose to use the phone to set up meet ups and dates only! It is not for talking for hours or mins. This fact actually apply to men more that women. Anyhow, the lack of social connection is a added risk. But with the power of relationship that is in existence, it becomes a postive health effect. Therefore, think of a relationship can be used as medicine and food for the soul.
"Loneliness and social isolation can look very different. For example, someone may be surrounded by many people but still feel alone. Other people may isolate themselves because they prefer to be alone. The effect on longevity, however, is much the same for those two scenarios."
“Not only are we at the highest recorded rate of living alone across the entire century, but we’re at the highest recorded rates ever on the planet,” said Tim Smith, co-author of the study. “With loneliness on the rise, we are predicting a possible loneliness epidemic in the future.”
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