An Ohio divorce can be quite the stressful ordeal. Depending on the variety of factors that can be involved, divorce can create a great deal of anxiety in anyone. So much, in fact, that it could be a culprit of hair loss in women. Of course, thinning hair may be caused by genetics or an inadequate diet, but a recent study by Dr. Bahman Guyuron has shown that the stress caused by a divorce can lead to hair loss for women.

Stress in addition to other habits such as smoking or excessive drinking can add to the likelihood of hair loss occurring. The stress from a divorce can alter health habits as well as sleep patterns, and this can affect the body in a negative way. This can ultimately lead to the loss of hair among other health conditions that are stress based.

Ultimately, when a person is going through the anxiety of a divorce, hair loss wouldn't exactly be a welcome addition to these problems. It's best to be able to go through the divorce proceedings with as little fanfare as possible. Although emotions cannot be taken out of the equation when any type of separation is involved, taking an objective look at what needs to be done to make the process smoother will help keep the stress at bay.

Healthy habits and a stress-free environment can help with the overall balance of the body. With studies showing divorce as the second leading contributing factor (behind genetics) as a cause for hair loss, it's important for people going through divorce to work with experienced family law attorneys, who are prepared to handle the brunt of the stressful disputes that can arise during divorce.

Source: USNews.com, "Could Divorce Trigger Hair Loss in Women?," Alan Mozes, Sept. 21, 2011