August 16, 2010

Childhood Abuse, Adversity May Shorten Life, Weaken Immune Response Among the Elderly

ScienceDaily for August 16, 2010 reported on child abuse and its effect in ones later life.

"What happens in childhood really matters when it comes to your immune response in the latter part of your life," explained Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, professor of psychology and psychiatry at Ohio State University. She explained her work at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in San Diego.