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Eating alone might be bad for you—or maybe not

Although many people enjoy eating alone, the practice might possess some dark sides unbeknownst to some. Some studies have suggested that eating by yourself could cause depression, decrease blood supply to the heart, obesity, having metabolic syndrome, diabetes and high blood pressure. One survey suggests that eating alone has a...

By The Editors /

Although many people enjoy eating alone, it may have a downside. Some studies indicate that eating by yourself could lead to depression,decreased blood supply to the heart, obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and high blood pressure. One survey suggests that solitary eating has a stronger link to unhappiness than any other factor except mental illness. Others say it’s not that simple.