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If you are lonely, you are more likely to get sick. ‘It causes disease.’
Due to increased protein
Entered 2025.01.05, 11:46 AM
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Reporter Seyoung Moon
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High levels of certain proteins were measured in people who complained of social isolation or loneliness. It has been shown that increased levels of these proteins can lead to worsening health.
A research team led by Professor Barbara Sahakian of the University of Cambridge in the UK published research results in the international academic journal ‘Nature’ on the 3rd (local time) showing that the link between loneliness and poor health can be explained by increased levels of certain proteins.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), loneliness has serious negative effects on physical and mental health. It is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The research team confirmed that the reason why loneliness causes health problems is related to a specific protein.
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