Researchers from the University of Glasgow discovered that people who never or rarely have the company of their nearest and dearest are more likely to die prematurely.
Scientists say people who participate in weekly group activities avoid death. Even visiting friends once a month can reduce the risk of dying prematurlyPeople should make an effort to visit friends and loved ones at least once a month to stop them feeling lonely and reduce their risk of dying early, a study suggests.
The team from the University of Glasgow analysed five different types of social interaction reported by more than 450,000 people. They were also asked about whether they felt able to confide in someone close, and whether or not they 'often' felt lonely.Analysis, published in the journal BMC Medicine, found that people who reported being visited by friends and family less than once a month were more likely to die over the next 12 years.
According to Age UK, more than 2 million people in England over the age of 75 live alone, and more than a million older people say they go over a month without speaking to a friend, neighbour or family member. 'Ensuring that you visit your lonely and isolated relatives is a super helpful thing to do because it seems to be important that people have a visit at least once a month.''There was still a risk associated of infrequent friends and family visits even among those not living alone,' said lead author Dr Hamish Foster.
Those who received more frequent visits from loved ones may also benefit from 'higher quality relationships' compared to those who visit less frequently.
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