A comment on effects of loneliness

The problem with writing a blog after writing the book is that I’m not repeating material that’s in the book. This leaves my “effects of loneliness” a bit lop-sided, since I’m only blogging about things (e.g., induction, cold) that came to light after the book went to press.

That being said, I think it’s important to point out that loneliness (especially long-term loneliness), has many profound effects. It alters our sleep, dampens our immune systems, alters blood pressure, and has been linked to a higher risk of dementia. The state, in other words, packs a solid punch. It’s for this reason that we need to understand loneliness more fully, and offer more help to people struggling with the state.