Current Event 1/08/08

New Studies Find That Worry Increases Likelyhood of Heart Attacks In Men

The studies found another possible factor that could cause future heart attacks in men, and from a list of the physical and the mental, Type A behavior (Outgoing, go-getters), depression, anger/hostility, cholestrol, blood pressure, they have added forms of anxiety to the list. The studies state that the usual anxiety, such as being nervous in front of crowds, sweaty palms when talking to important people, etc. The studies say that those with chronic anxiety, people that are constantly anxious, socially withdrawn, etc. are the ones with an increased likelihood of heart attacks. So far, they're has been a continuing discovery of various potential psychological factors that can cause heart attacks, and anxiety is another factor because it shows that anxiety causes increased heart rates, and higher blood pressure, etc. Based on this research I think it's REALLY safe to assume that any type of physical behavior that strains the heart for prolonged periods can cause heart attacks.

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