Research has linked childhood abuse to many adverse health outcomes in adulthood, including premature death, but according to new Northwestern University research, found supportive relationships in midlife can partly compensate for the mortality risks linked to childhood abuse.
Two studies demonstrate the impact relationships and social support have on our health.
Many years ago, I read about a fascinating study that was conducted at Ohio State University several times because the researchers could not believe their remarkable finding. While testing a cholesterol lowering drug and its effect in rabbits, a portion of the rabbit had absolutely no signs of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and heart disease, despite eating a high cholesterol, high fat diet. They knew the drug wasn’t the cause–Was it the drug or something else that prevented the development of these anticipated results?
We are remarkably responsive beings, and while our bodies are well equipped to respond to danger, a new study reveals the importance of the context in which we perceive a threat.