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

The Science of Osteoporosis

00:14:38

The Science of Osteoporosis

Show Me The Science With Luke O'Neill

00:14:38


Did You See?

00:09:59

Did You See?

Newstalk Breakfast

00:09:59


Submissions close tomorrow for...

00:05:31

Submissions close tomorrow for Dublin Litter Management Plan

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:31


78,000 Irish people have coeli...

00:03:56

78,000 Irish people have coeliac disease but are undiagnosed

Newstalk Breakfast

00:03:56