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Stroke risks increase with high levels of anxiety
The negative health effects of anxiety, such as increased coronary heart disease risks, have long been documented and accepted in the medical community. But now, research suggests that individuals with high levels of anxiety have an increased risk for stroke.The researchers, who are from the University of Pittsburgh, published the results of their study in the journal Stroke.They say that anxiety disorders - characterized by fear, unease and worry - impact nearly 20% of US adults each year and often last for at least 6 months.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

Is exercise as effective as drug intervention?
Scientists claim that exercise may be just as effective as drugs for treating common conditions, such as coronary heart disease and stroke. It has long been established that regular exercise is beneficial for health in general, but researchers now think exercise is "potentially as effective" as drug intervention, and they suggest it "should be considered as a viable alternative to, or alongside, drug therapy." Physical activity has well-documented health benefits, yet in England, roughly one-third of adults meet the recommended levels of physical activity...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news

Exercise 'as effective as drugs' for common diseases
Scientists claim that exercise may be just as effective as drugs for treating common conditions, such as coronary heart disease and stroke. It has long been established that regular exercise is beneficial for health in general, but researchers now think exercise is "potentially as effective" as drug intervention, and they suggest it "should be considered as a viable alternative to, or alongside, drug therapy." Physical activity has well-documented health benefits, yet in England, roughly one-third of adults meet the recommended levels of physical activity...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news

Low to moderate arsenic exposure linked to cardiovascular disease and mortality
Chronic exposure to low to moderate levels of inorganic arsenic is associated with increased incidence of fatal and not-fatal cardiovascular disease. Inorganic arsenic in water and food (particularly rice and grain) is a major global health problem. Research has shown that high arsenic levels in drinking water increase the risk of peripheral artery disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and carotid atherosclerosis. However, less is known about the cardiovascular effects of low to moderate arsenic levels, an issue that affects most populations around the world...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Nationwide Study Maps Atherosclerotic Disease Heredity
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have mapped the significance of heredity for common forms of atherosclerotic disease. No studies have previously examined whether different forms of the disease share heredity. The study looked at coronary heart disease, ischemic stroke, peripheral arterial disease and atherosclerosis of the aorta in individuals whose siblings and parents have suffered different types of cardiovascular disease...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news

Association Between Demanding Physical Work And Increased Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease
Two studies presented at this year's EuroPRevent 2013 congress suggest that demanding physical work has a detrimental effect on an individual's risk of coronary heart disease. The first was a case-control study described by Dr Demosthenes Panagiotakos, Associate Professor of Biostatistics-Epidemiology at Harokopio University, Athens, which evaluated occupation in 250 consecutive patients with a first stroke, 250 with a first acute coronary event and 500 equally matched controls...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news

In Countries Of Varying Income Levels, Adoption Of Healthy Lifestyle Low By Individuals With Cardiovascular Disease
Among patients with a coronary heart disease or stroke event from countries with varying income levels, the prevalence of healthy lifestyle behaviors (such as regular physical activity, eating a healthy diet, and not smoking) was low, with even lower levels in poorer countries, according to a study in the April 17 issue of JAMA. "Observational data indicate that following an acute coronary syndrome, those who adhere to a healthier lifestyle have a lower risk of recurrent events...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Source Type: news

Coronary Heart Disease And History Of Stroke A Fatal Combination
The cardiology service team at the Hopital Bichat and the Mixed INSERM Unit 698 (AP-HP, Universite Paris Diderot), in collaboration with international teams of researchers, studied a cohort of patients suffering from coronary disease. The study showed that those patients with a history of stroke or transient ischæmic attack (TIA) are not only at higher risk of cardio-vascular episodes but also of haemorrhagic events, stressing the therapeutic challenge involved in treating such patients. The research is published online in Circulation...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news