The warning signs your loneliness is harming your health and 7 things to do NOW to prevent an early grave

IT might not sound like something you would book an appointment with your GP about.

But loneliness is an early warning sign of potential health problems to come, like heart disease, stroke, Parkinson’s, dementia and obesity.

It also increases your risk of alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, depression and suicide.

One of the largest reviews of studies published in 2010 found that strong social ties increase the odds of survival by 50 per cent.

It...