Feeling lonely? You’re not alone — and it could be affecting your physical health

In Canada, studies have found that one in five Canadians identify as being lonely.

Part of the issue is that more and more Canadians are living alone — 28 per cent of households, according to recent numbers by Statistics Canada.

Higher rates of divorce, stronger dependence on technology and sprawling urbanization have also been been credited as contributing factors to loneliness.

But regardless of the reasons why it occurs, the consensus is that it’s happening and the results are damaging.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/national-dealing-with-loneliness-1.4828017