Study Finds Links Between Stress, Stroke
October 6th, 2009
Severe and prolonged bouts of stress have been identified as playing crucial roles in a number of physical health problems, but in many cases, the extent of the impact of stress on physical health is imprecise at best. A new study produced by the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, along with the school’s hospital, has found direct links between high levels of self-reported stress and certain types of stroke. The researchers noted that among the over six hundred participants involved, those who suffered from strokes not caused by blood clots from the heart were significantly likely to self-report high levels of stress. Managing psychological stress, especially in the later stages of life, may prove an increasingly important aspect of physical health.
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Stress and tension surely has a direct effect on the health of any lad… the more worries he/she has, the worse his/her is expected to be… this is because stress not only has a negative impact on the optimal working of a person’s organs but also gives the person no time to focus on his/her health
It has always been believed that individuals that are happy tend to live healthy and longer and those suffering from stress and tension experience health problems. Hence the findings of this study are not surprising at all. Each one of us must keep this in mind and try to make our lives as stress-free as possible.
I am in total agreement! Remember the old preasure cookers? What would happen if the “thing a ma jiggy” on top would let out the steam? Ever see the mess that would make?
People need to learn how to “let off steam” in effective ways. When they don’t and anxiety escalates, What happens to Blood Pressure? What happens to Heart Rate? There is a direct correlation between increased anxiety and Heart rate!
There is also a correlation between Traumatic events and Heart Attacks! So, Yes! Not knowing how to “let of steam” could lead to a stroke.
I personally know two people at my work place who suffered strokes and in both the cases,it was attributed to their being under stress. now i always tell myself not to get stressed and take care of my health.
I had read about a survey on people who had strokes and it found that a lot of them were involved in jobs that were considered stressful. people that are laid back and work in a less stressful environment are less likely to suffer a stroke,according to the report accompanying that survey… now we know what to stay away from… something that is too small a price to pay to escape a possible stroke.
I work in a news channel and nobody would know more about keeping deadlines and encountering stress better than me… To be true, I have been pretty ignorant about my own health and have been engrossed in my career a bit too much. Reading this post has really shocked me… This fact puts me in the list of people that are more prone to a stroke, which I really do not wish for. I shall start working out this week and would surely be more careful in stressful conditions. Thanks a lot to the author :)
Don’t think that this shows anything new. Everybody with any sense knows how bad it feels when you are stressed out and it does not take rocket science to figure out that if you live like this day in and day out that something has to give.
Rightly pointed out by John Lee LMHC… “letting the steam off” is very important if you want to let go off the stress that is imminent in the world and the work-conditions today. Taking a holiday, enjoying a weekend, or just going out with your family or spending an hour each day with family will help most people in “letting the steam off”.
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