Few friends combined with loneliness linked to poor mental and physical health for elderly

Although not having many close friends contributes to poorer health for many older adults, those who also feel lonely face even greater health risks, research at the University of Chicago suggests. Older people who are able to adjust to being alone don't have the same health problems.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news156618536.html">Few friends combined with loneliness linked to poor mental and physical health for elderly</a></p> <p>Although not having many close friends contributes to poorer health for many older adults, those who also feel lonely face even greater health risks, research at the University of Chicago suggests. Older people who are able to adjust to being alone don't have the same health problems.</p>