Study finds higher levels of certain proteins in people who reported social isolation or loneliness
Loneliness has long been associated with ill health but researchers say they have fresh insights into the link between the two.
While poor health can result in people becoming isolated and lonely, studies have also suggested loneliness can itself lead to poorer health.
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