Many individuals enjoy their own company and prefer living alone. However, being too isolated can harm both mental and physical health, including your heart health. Tap to know how isolation weakens your heart!
Disrupted Sleep Pattern
Isolation and loneliness may disrupt your sleep pattern by leading to insomnia or poor sleep quality, increasing the risk of heart diseases.
Increases Stress Hormones
Loneliness may spike cortisol levels (stress hormone), increasing blood pressure and heart rate, leading to a weak heart.
Increased Risk Of Obesity
Lack of social interaction can lead to emotional eating and less physical activity, increasing the risk of obesity and heart diseases.
Promotes Inflammation
An individual who is isolated from a long time may experience systemic inflammation, which damages the blood vessels and weakens the heart.
Anxiety
Isolation may negatively impact mental health and can lead to anxiety, sometimes depression, disrupting the nervous system balance.
Increases Blood Pressure
It can also increase blood pressure as loneliness causes stress, which can put strain on the heart and lead to cardiovascular issues.
Delayed Healing
Individuals who are isolated or lonely may experience delayed healing or slow recovery after any cardiac event.
Information Credits
According to PubMed, isolation can weaken the heart as it increases blood pressure, increases stress hormone, and more. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for personalised suggestions.