Young female survivors of childhood trauma may benefit from exercise which is found to improve health markers as per a study to be presented at the American Physiological Society annual meeting at Experimental Biology (EB) 2022.
The trauma experiences are linked to “lasting, negative effects on health, well-being, as well as life opportunities,” as per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
‘Cardiovascular and psychological effects of adverse childhood experiences are found to be alleviated with a progressive exercise training program.’
The study analyzed the effects of traumatic events that occurred before the age of 18, such as abuse, neglect, or the loss of a parent.
Approximately 61% of U.S. adults report experiencing at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE )with 16% reporting four or more. However, the study demonstrated “a potential psychophysiological relationship between positive psychological traits and cardiovascular risk factors in young women with ACEs.”
“Our data may point to an important cardiovascular psycho-physiological connection in young adult women who have experienced significant childhood psychosocial stress that can be improved via participation in structured, progressive exercise training,” wrote the researchers.
Source: Medindia
