Could loneliness create a need for portable oxygen?
Many people use portable oxygen to combat feelings of tiredness - a problem that could affect lonely individuals more than others, according to a new study.
Research led by Lianne Kurina at the University of Chicago's Department of Health Studies assessed 95 adults and found the slumber of those who claimed to feel lonely was more fragmented than that of fellow participants.
The study, which was published in the journal Sleep, showed loneliness and social isolation are two distinct concepts, Ms Kurina said.
She noted that none of the people who took part in the investigation were alone in the world, but may have felt like an outcast or that they did not have as many connections as they desired.
"Loneliness has been associated with adverse effects on health," the expert stated. "We may all be dependent on feeling secure in our social environment in order to sleep soundly."
This comes after a spokesman for bed and recliner supplier Teme Valley said being comfortable during the night is important to get a good quality of slumber.
Posted by Jenny Richards
02/11/2011 15:54:39
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