The inability to control negative emotions increases the healing time of wounds - such conclusions were reached by Ohio State University employees as a result of an experiment involving 98 volunteers.

The researchers applied standard wounds of the same size to the left hand. Observation of the healing was carried out for 8 days. The ability of participants to control their feelings was assessed using questionnaires that they filled out before the experiment began. In addition, participants were measured levels of "stress hormone" cortisol, according to an online edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years Pannochka. net As it was found out, at irritable people wounds healed much more slowly in comparison with those who possessed more quiet character. In the more irascible participants, the likelihood that wound healing will take more than four days has been increased 4.2-fold. The study took into account such factors of error as the duration of sleep, physical activity and alcohol consumption.

The form in which negative emotions manifested - latent or, on the contrary, undisguised aggression towards others - did not affect the speed of the recovery processes.

According to the authors of the study, delayed wound healing can be associated with an elevated level of the hormone cortisol.

Scientists also note that the data they obtained are confirmed by the results of previous studies. In particular, some time ago it was found that the speed of recovery of injured tissue can be influenced by factors such as family quarrels, or caring for a relative suffering from dementia.

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