Loneliness May Increase Cardiovascular Risks, , American Heart Association Says.<br />'The Hill' reports that as the planet continues to come <br />out of isolation caused by the COVID pandemic, .<br />the American Heart Association (AHA) has published a review that details the importance of social interaction.<br />The AHA found that “social isolation and loneliness are common and appear to be independent risk factors for worse cardiovascular and brain health.” .<br />Given the prevalence of social disconnectedness across the U.S., the public health impact is quite significant, Crystal Wiley Cené, co-author of the statement, via press release.<br />Available data shows that loneliness and isolation were associated with a 30% increase in the risk of heart attack, stroke or death.<br />Over four decades of research has clearly demonstrated that social isolation and loneliness are both associated with adverse health outcomes, Crystal Wiley Cené, co-author of the statement, via press release.<br />The increased risk of death as a result of <br />social isolation was higher among men. .<br />The review also found that children who experience social isolation are more likely to succumb to obesity, high blood pressure and high blood glucose levels as adults.<br />Social isolation and loneliness tend to be more common among people ages 18 to 22 and 65 and older.<br />Social isolation and loneliness tend to be more common among people ages 18 to 22 and 65 and older.<br />It is unclear whether actually being isolated (social isolation) or feeling isolated (loneliness) matters most for cardiovascular and brain health because only a few studies have examined both in the same sample, Crystal Wiley Cené, co-author of the statement, via press release.<br />The authors cautioned that <br />more research is needed
