Broken hearts: Are children of divorced parents at higher risk of a stroke?

A recent research published PLOS One journal has uncovered a troubling connection between parental divorce and an increased risk of a heart stroke in their children later in life. The study reveals that children who experience parental separation have 60 per cent higher odds of suffering a stroke compared to those who grew up in intact families. What is the connection?

Broken hearts: Are children of divorced parents at higher risk of a stroke?
A recent research published PLOS One journal has uncovered a troubling connection between parental divorce and an increased risk of a heart stroke in their children later in life. The study reveals that children who experience parental separation have 60 per cent higher odds of suffering a stroke compared to those who grew up in intact families. What is the connection?