Strong family relationships have long been associated with a better sense of well-being and connection. Now a team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has linked the quality of those relationships with how successfully people—particularly aging African Americans—manage pain. The findings, published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences suggest factors tied to chronic pain that could improve treatment options.
Researchers conducted a study involving participants aged 65 years and older to examine how social determinants of health are associated with TBI incidence.
Negative early life experiences, such as attending segregated schools, contribute significantly to cognitive decline and cognition disparities between older