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12/23/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Early life stress increases risk of heart disease later in life: Studies show stress affects immune response, inflammation, blood pressure

Experiencing stress early in life may affect the kidneys’ immune response and increase the risk of heart disease later in life, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology — Renal Physiology. Past studies have revealed that individuals who experienced trauma during their childhood have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, which […]

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