Low cardiac vagal control is associated with genetic liability for elevated triglycerides and risky health behaviors.

We report evidence for shared genetic liability between low CVC and both poor physical health (elevated triglycerides) and risky health-related behaviors (increased drinking and sexual activity). The present findings are consistent with shared genetic liability explaining, at least in part, the well-documented correlation between CVC and health.
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Source: Biological Psychology - May 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Martin JD, Mann FD, Krueger RF Tags: Biol Psychol Source Type: research