Loneliness increases health risks for older people

Therese Murray
Updated August 17 2021 - 8:55am, first published 8:36am
Loneliness has been linked to heart disease in older Australians..
Loneliness has been linked to heart disease in older Australians..

Loneliness, social isolation and a lack of social support can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke in older Australians.

Therese Murray

Therese Murray

Features Editor, The Senior

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