Loneliness is making heart patients a shocking revelation in new research, social isolation is at risk of heart valve failure.

News India Live, Digital Desk: In today’s busy life, ‘Loneliness’ is no longer just a mental state, but it is proving to be a ‘silent killer’ for your heart. A shocking research recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed that people who feel socially isolated or lonely have a significantly increased risk of developing serious heart valve disease. This research is a big warning for those people who are victims of loneliness for a long time. Research reveals: The risk increases by 23%. After analyzing the data of about 4.63 lakh people, scientists found that loneliness has a direct impact on the functioning of the heart. The main figures of the research are scary: Mitral Valve Regurgitation: The risk of this disease was found to be 23% higher in those who felt lonely. Aortic Valve Stenosis: The risk of heart valve narrowing increased by 21%. Degenerative VHD: Overall, the risk of heart valve failure was seen to be 19% higher in adults struggling with loneliness. What is the difference between loneliness and social isolation? A very interesting thing came to light in the study. Is. According to researchers, ‘Loneliness’ (feeling of loneliness) is more dangerous than ‘Social Isolation’ (actually being alone). This means that if you feel alone inside even after being amidst a crowd, then your heart is at risk. At the same time, this risk was seen to be less in people who live alone but are mentally satisfied. How does loneliness attack the heart? Experts believe that when a person feels lonely for a long time, the level of stress hormones increases in the body. Due to this, inflammation increases in the body and blood pressure starts becoming uncontrolled. Over time, this stress weakens the muscles of the heart valves, due to which the blood does not flow properly and can lead to heart failure. These habits worsen the game. Research also found that people suffering from loneliness often adopt unhealthy lifestyle, which invites heart disease: Decrease in physical activity: People living alone do less exercise. Wrong eating habits: Junk food and obesity. Lack of sleep: Lack of sleep due to stress directly affects the heart. Addiction: Resorting to smoking or alcohol to overcome loneliness. Preventive measures: How to prevent heartbreak? Doctors recommend that it has now become mandatory to pay attention to mental health along with physical health: Increase social engagement: Spend time with your friends and family and share your feelings. Community work: Volunteering or joining a club. Connecting reduces loneliness. Reduce screen time: Try to meet people in person instead of social media. Regular checkups: If you feel lonely, get your cardiac checkups done at regular intervals.