Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Severe Grief Can Lead to Fatal Inflammation

Severe grief is tied to greater levels of inflammation in the body, and that can prove fatal, according to a new study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology.

“Previous research has shown that inflammation contributes to almost every disease in older adulthood,” said lead author Dr. Chris Fagundes, an assistant professor of psychological sciences at Rice University in Houston.

“We also know that depression is linked to higher levels of inflammation, and those who lose a...


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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/10/24/severe-grief-can-lead-to-fatal-inflammation/139758.html

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