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 Arguing Can Lead to Premature Death.

Cautionary news from the BBC that having frequent arguments with partners, friends or relatives can increase the risk of death in middle-age, according to research carried out in Denmark.  According to the findings of the study that was published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, men and those not in work were most vulnerable.  Also on the danger list were those dealing with worries and demands from close family. It was also noted that an individual's personality and ability to deal with stress was likely to play a role in the findings.

The study suggests that intervening in conflicts, particularly for those out of work, may help to curb premature deaths associated with social relationship stressors. Although the research team, from the University of Copenhagen, calculated that constant arguing increased a man or woman's mortality risk by two or three times the normal rate, they admitted that they could not fully explain the factors behind this.

Previous research suggests that people with high levels of anxiety and demands from partners and children, and those who often argue with close family members, could be at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Previous studies have also suggested that a good social support network and a wide network of friends have a positive impact on health, while personality determines, to a large extent, how we perceive and react to social situations and relations.

In this study, the researchers said physiological reactions to stress, such as high blood pressure and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, were most likely to explain the increased mortality risk. And concluded that men respond to stressors with increased levels of cortisol, which may increase their risk of adverse health outcomes.

Amanda Thomas

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