Loneliness is considered a new-coming epidemic in the U.S.. A full one-quarter of those aged 70 or older are impacted by loneliness. It's not just a mood though, it can be a trigger for heart conditions, diabetes and even mental illness according to some studies, because our bodies deal with loneliness in much the same way they deal with chronic stress. Check out this article explaining the health risks of loneliness. When a person is lonely, their body releases hormones that actually mess … Continue reading...