Thoughtful words help couples stay fighting fit

Friday, November 13, 2009 - 19:07 in Psychology & Sociology

Couples who bring thoughtful words to a fight release lower amounts of stress-related proteins, suggesting that rational communication between partners can ease the impact of marital conflict on the immune system. "Previous research has shown that couples who are hostile to each other show health impairments and are at greater risk of disease," said Jennifer Graham, assistant professor of

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