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Loneliness and Your Immune System

Posted on September 28, 2005.

Coping with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS) and Fibromyalgia makes it difficult to maintain a social life and network of friends. Not only are we sick and tired, we are often left or forced by our symptoms to remain at home alone. Studies done by  Carnegie Mellon University and the American Heart Association  concluded that social isolation and loneliness can impair the immune system. Conversely, a social support system may actually strengthen the immune system.

For more information:

Being a loner reduces immunity and heart health

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