Words Really Can Hurt As Much As Sticks And Stones
"Scientists have found that the sting of rejection fires up the same neural pathways as the pain from a burn or bruise. Besides explaining why some people have thicker skins than others, this fact reveals an intimate link between your social life and your health - you really can die of loneliness." New Scientist 12/04/12

Posted December 6, 2012 12:45 AM