Angry Divorce Has Lifelong Health Consequences for Kids

Guest: Michael Murphy, Psychology Postdoctoral Research Associate, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University Parents who are divorcing often worry about the emotional fallout their separation will have on their children. Research results now suggest a rancorous divorce can also have a lasting physical effect on the health of children. To the point that, even as adults, children of divorce may be more susceptible to illnesses like the common cold.