- Loneliness may increase the risk of stroke by as much as 56% - Researchers found that adults aged 50 and above who experienced chronic loneliness had a 56% higher risk of stroke than those who consistently reported not being lonely. https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/25/loneliness-can-increase-stroke-risk-by-up-to-56-finds-research 18 comments science