A stressful early home life may have lifelong consequences for a child. Early stressful experiences shape a child’s behaviour and impact a child’s physical health. What is the relationship between autoimmune diseases, obesity and an early stressful environment? Can a loving home undo the harm children fostered in stressful environments or orphanages have experienced?
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