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Can someone really die of loneliness?

Can someone really die of loneliness?

Can someone really die of loneliness?
Cigarette smoking, obesity, and alcoholism are all well-known causes of premature death.  Recently, two closely related risk factors—social isolation and loneliness—have also been identified as being important in causing early mortality.  Social isolation can be characterized by living alone, having …

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