Tough Childhood Contributes to Heart Disease in Later Life: Study

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-08-14

University of Pittsburgh researchers say adults who experienced social isolation, poverty, or abuse during their childhood have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Scientists say heightened susceptibility to negative effects of adversity help to boost these children's heart risks over time. Read full story >

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Tough Childhood Contributes to Heart Disease in Later Life: Study

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