Spousal support graphic (IMAGE) Binghamton University Caption Partners who show negative support physically stress you out, and it's evidenced by the level of the stress hormone cortisol in your body, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. Credit Binghamton University, State University of New York Usage Restrictions Must credit Binghamton University, State University of New York License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.