Sentences with phrase «if such adversity»

If such adversity is the breeding ground for success, then Corcoran lucked out: Her semi-employed father occasionally drank too much — although Corcoran never labels him an alcoholic.

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If there were such a thing as an award for overcoming adversities, Cynthia Spillman would deserve it.

Still, juries in Maryland and in most states are not told about a cap and I think, just symbolically if nothing else, the award should be higher for a 25 year - old girl who overcomes such adversity to survive and thrive.

It appears to play an important mediating role in the relationship between adversity (such as job loss or social disadvantage) and health and well - being.5 — 7 Indeed, fear of job loss can be just as harmful as, if not more than, the job loss itself.8 — 10 Although a positive correlation between economic insecurity and overall ill health is well - established, the biological pathways through which these operate are not well understood.

If such systems are not functioning properly or are damaged as a result of risk factors and adversity, the potential for developmental problems is much greater.