Loneliness is an inescapable part of life. I know the feeling well since I’ve been an expat for almost 10 years. Each time we move to a new country, the feelings are renewed. Fortunately, we have a toddler at home who keeps us happy and entertained (most of the time!). But, sooner or later, we’ll have to rely on ourselves to combat the loneliness.
So it should be no surprise that my blood pressure is a little higher than normal. New research shows that loneliness is a risk factor for hypertension. In adults over 50, feelings …read more