Posts Tagged ‘neglect’
Troubled kids at risk for heart disease
BROWN (US) — Children who experience trauma or distress in their home life have a moderately higher risk of developing coronary disease as adults. Continue…
Tuesday, August 2, 2011 12:55 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Jan 31, 2011 16:27 - 0 Comments
Lax care for weakest residents
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — More than one in five elderly nursing home residents in Michigan are neglected—and the most vulnerable—those with severe physical and behavior problems stemming from an illness like dementia—are often victimized the most. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 9, 2009 14:20 - 5 Comments
Childhood trauma lingers in mind, body
DUKE (US)—Negative experiences in childhood may alter not only an adult’s psychology but also physical health into middle age and beyond. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 25, 2009 12:34 - 1 Comment
Childhood abuse may lead to early aging
BROWN (US)—Children who suffer physical or emotional abuse may be at greater risk of developing a variety of aging-related medical conditions as adults, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. (more…)
