People never visited by loved ones more likely to die earlier, study finds

The study calculated that people who received a visit from friends or family on at least a monthly basis had a significantly lower risk of dying. Photograph: DGLimages/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Everyone should visit friends and family at least once a month to prevent loneliness and reduce the risk of dying earlier, according to new research.

Academics at the University of Glasgow have calculated that not seeing loved ones at least once a month and living alone significantly increases people’s risk of dying.