Study: Living Alone Boosts Death Risk

Thursday, 17 November 2011 | by Pat's Picks

Time to get a roommate. A new study has found that living alone can increase your chances of dying, especially if you’re under 65. Experts say those who fly solo have a 21 percent greater change of dying of all causes. But there’s good news if you make it past 65: “If you make it to 80 and are independent, you’re doing pretty well.”

SOURCE: Orlando Sentinel