Viewing loved faces inhibits defense reactions: a health-promotion mechanism?

We have known for decades that social support is associated with positive health outcomes. And yet, the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying this association remain poorly understood. The link between social support and positive health outcomes is likely to depend on the neurophysiological regul...

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Main Authors: Pedro Guerra, Alicia Sánchez-Adam, Lourdes Anllo-Vento, Isabel Ramírez, Jaime Vila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3402448?pdf=render