Bryan Johnson· Author
Unmarried men were 55% more likely to develop high blood pressure. Physical affection matters too. Hugs lowered heart rate and blood pressure in premenopausal women, a group at heightened risk due to hormonal shifts.
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
Unmarried men were 55% more likely to develop high blood pressure. Physical affection matters too. Hugs lowered heart rate and blood pressure in premenopausal women, a group at heightened risk due to hormonal shifts.
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