National Growth & Health Study
Study Info
This study will examine how stress across the life course affects biological aging and metabolic health in women and their children. By following a unique group of women, the NGHS Cohort, from childhood into midlife, and assessing stress, cellular aging, and health outcomes over time, we aim to understand how stress during key life transitions may contribute to early development of chronic disease across generations.
Why Should I Join?
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Receive gift cards for completing the study with your children. You can receive up to $125 in gift cards, and your children up to $100.
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Contribute to our understanding of women’s health and intergenerational transmission of stress and adversity.
Participation Details
Women:
Complete two surveys focused on health behaviors and psychosocial experiences.
Provide a blood and saliva sample, collect height, weight, hip/waist circumference and blood pressure measurements.
Complete a brief cognitive assessment.
Complete daily diaries and food diaries.
Wear an Oura ring for additional biometric data collection.
Offspring:
Complete two surveys focused on health behaviors and psychosocial experiences.
Provide a blood and saliva sample, collect height, weight, hip/waist circumference and blood pressure measurements.