By Neuroscience News
A new study, based on 36 years of data from nearly 200 baboons, indicates that strong social bonds formed in adulthood can counteract the negative effects of adversity experienced early in life.
Baboons who formed strong friendships were found to reclaim up to two years of life expectancy, despite experiencing early life challenges.
This research provides a new perspective on the capacity for social bonds to ameliorate the long-term impacts of early life stress.