| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6817628 | Psychoneuroendocrinology | 2018 | 40 Pages |
Abstract
Based on the results, we conclude that high levels of childhood psychosocial stress unfavorably affect the retinal vascular diameters, potentially reflecting the microvasculature of the heart and brain. It seems this might even be independent of lifestyle and BMI, but further research on mechanisms is necessary.
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Authors
Carola J.C. Van Aart, Tim S. Nawrot, Isabelle Sioen, Patrick De Boever, Mahmoud Zaqout, Stefaan De Henauw, Nathalie Michels,