People often think older people are lonely. Maybe their partner has died and they live 1 and their2 means they can't get around like they used to.
A research(调查）shows that loneliness is 3 to our health. Though we think older people are more lonely, this might not actually be 4 . In fact, teenagers and 5 adults are more lonely. Health and Aging Project says that just 30 percent of older adults often feel lonely.
Being lonely and being alone are two 6 things. While older people might be alone much of the time, this doesn't mean they are 7 about it. In fact, people can feel lonely when they're surrounded (环绕）by8 . Many lonely people are also married.
It is known that things like wine, diet smoking and air 9 can make our lives 10 . But it's important not to overlook(忽略)loneliness because it is harmful to both our psychological(心理的）and physical health too.
