can loneliness have physical effects on our body?

Question: can loneliness have physical effects on our body?
- Keywords:
  health,
  loneliness
Asked by BethL to Hannah on 27 Nov 2023.
- Hannah Slack answered on 27 Nov 2023:
  
  Great question! It absolutely can, especially in the long-term. Loneliness is often associated with poor sleep quality, high blood pressure, and inflammation, in addition to the mental effects, i.e., increased stress, anxiety and depression symptoms.