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April 14, 2004
Close relationships lead to healthier hearts
The researchers also found that people without a very close relationship were twice as likely to have lost both parents during childhood as patients who enjoyed a very close relationship with another person.
They speculate that separation from parents during childhood might adversely affect the chances of forming an intimate relationship as an adult.
Belinda Linden, of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) which co-funded the research, said: "This research is helping us to understand how important such psychosocial factors can be in preventing further cardiac events.
"A close relationship - whether it be a lover, friend or relative - is obviously a potentially vital source of social support, which can play an important role in both preventing coronary heart disease and enhancing recovery from a heart attack."
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Posted by thdyck on April 14, 2004
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