How childhood trauma affects adults later
Experts share the ways in which trauma affects the brain and body, how PTSD and trauma are related, and suggestions for healing.
Birth mother’s trauma can still affect kids adopted as newborns
There’s a link between birth mothers who experience childhood stress and their own kids’ behavior problems, even when they’re adopted early.
Early trauma cuts squirrel lifespans
Early-life trauma can cut short the lives of red squirrels in the Yukon. But “food booms” can help boost their resilience to adversity.
Childhood trauma may stymie muscle function later
Traumatic experiences during childhood may get “under the skin” later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age.
Easy ‘uplifts’ help after traumatic loss of a loved one
Simple activities, or “uplifts,” like spending time with family and friends, can help people feel better after the loss of a loved one.
Easy ‘uplifts’ help after traumatic loss of a loved one
Simple activities, or “uplifts,” like spending time with family and friends, can help people feel better after the loss of a loved one.
Childhood trauma ups risk of chronic pain later
Children who experience abuse, neglect, or other trauma have a higher risk of chronic pain as adults, according to a new study.
Childhood trauma ups risk of chronic pain later
Children who experience abuse, neglect, or other trauma have a higher risk of chronic pain as adults, according to a new study.
Childhood adversity linked to COVID hospitalization and death later
Adults who self-reported experiencing adversity in childhood were more likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19.
Childhood adversity linked to COVID hospitalization and death later
Adults who self-reported experiencing adversity in childhood were more likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19.