Loneliness, living alone tied to shorter lifespan

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People with heart disease who live alone tend to die sooner than those sharing their home with others, a new study shows. Although the reasons for the gap are still murky, lead researcher Dr. Deepak Bhatt said access to regular medicine might be involved. “Patients living alone may have more difficulty getting their medications refilled and taking them regularly,” Bhatt told Reuters Health. “They also don’t have anyone at home to call the doctor’s office or emergency room if they are not looking well. …