Recent animal studies suggest that malnourishment in the womb changes the expression of DNA in ways that can be passed down for generations. (sciencemag.org)
And research backs the old adage: â $ stressed is desserts spelled backwards.â $ One recent animal study found that female monkeys chronically exposed to stress overate calorie - rich foods, unlike their calm counterparts. (health.com)
Recent animal studies from Cole's group confirm the link: cortisol receptors stopped working in rhesus monkeys that were socially stressed. (scientificamerican.com)