Divorce and living alone could lead to ill health and death for middle-aged men. Those who live alone for more than seven years, and see at least two of their relationships end, have higher levels of inflammation in their body. This biological response to stress is linked to dying earlier, hardened arteries, heart attacks, strokes, cancer and dementia. Divorce is a 'life-altering event' which has previously been linked with poor mental health, cardiovascular disease and early death. The new study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, tracked divorces and relationship breakdowns in 4,835 people between 1986 and 2011.

Source: The Nation January 11, 2022 13:59 UTC