The Loneliness Epidemic May Lead to Insomnia and Increased Mortality

Explore the profound impact of loneliness on sleep quality and overall health, and discover strategies to combat social isolation.
The Loneliness Epidemic May Lead to Insomnia and Increased Mortality
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In our modern, technology-driven world, we’ve never been more connected, yet paradoxically, loneliness has become a silent epidemic.

This pervasive isolation doesn’t just take an emotional toll; it disrupts a fundamental need: restful sleep. From increased insomnia and early awakenings to compromised cognitive function and heightened disease risk, the consequences of loneliness touch every aspect of our health.

Zena le Roux
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.