Isolation is a health risk
Loneliness can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke by 30%, according to Dr. Ramesh Mazhari, Director of Interventional Cardiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Sciences. “The risk associated with social isolation could be as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day or being obese,” she said. “It looks like if you have more friends, you may need less pills,” Mazhari added. A recent survey by Psychology Today found 47% of Americans feel lonely. But there is good News for Shedders: Men who attend their Local Men’s Shed have often reported having a greater sense of purpose and connection! So come in, have fun, and stay healthy!
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