Better Sleep Associated with Lower Levels of Loneliness
Sleep quality and quantity are associated with many aspects of health, including better brain function, blood pressure management, more energy, a stronger immune system, and much more. A study published recently in the journal SLEEP suggests that better sleep also helps combat feelings of loneliness. In a study of 2,297 adult men and women, participants filled out a questionnaire and a loneliness scale. Those who regularly experienced better sleep tended to have lower total loneliness scores and lower emotional loneliness scores. Current National Institutes of Health guidelines recommend adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night. The researchers suggested that better sleep quality and quantity should be emphasized in the medical and mental health communities as a possible way to reduce feelings of loneliness.
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