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Loneliness among seniors has been linked to increased risk of depression and heart disease.
Close relationships with family members more important than with friends finds University of Toronto.
Reduced risk of death in 5 year study from 14% to 6%.
James Iveniuk: “It is the people who you cannot choose who seem to provide the greatest benefit to longevity.”
Also found that marriage was beneficial for mortality even among subjects with poor marital quality.
