We all have heard the joke “blame mom”, “it was mom’s fault”, but according to a recent study at the University of Michigan, you can blame mom for exposing you to stress as a child! Yep, the research (done on roundworms) found that experiencing stress early in life may make you better able to fight stress you might encounter later in life! It may also affect your predisposition for age-associated diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. So give mom a hug and thank her!