Advertisement

Why being lonely can become detrimental to your health

More social people are less likely to develop dementia or cognitive impairment in later life acco...

Share this article

13.10 10 Apr 2019


Why being lonely can become detrimental to your health


Listen to this episode


Share this article

13.10 10 Apr 2019


More social people are less likely to develop dementia or cognitive impairment in later life according to Dr Sabina Brennan, author of the book '100 Days to a Younger Brain'. She discusses the detrimental affect loneliness can have on your health with Ciara.

Plus, we hear some of the heartbreaking stories from listeners who tell us about their experiences of loneliness.


Read more about

Health Loneliness Mental Health

Related Episodes

How dangerous are tennis balls...

00:07:11

How dangerous are tennis balls for dogs?

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:11


Yamamori Izakaya plan closure...

00:06:48

Yamamori Izakaya plan closure following Hoxton Hotel dispute

The Hard Shoulder

00:06:48


Public transport contactless p...

00:12:30

Public transport contactless payments continue to see delays

The Hard Shoulder

00:12:30


New rules to allow second one-...

00:11:06

New rules to allow second one-off house for rural homeowners’ land

The Hard Shoulder

00:11:06