Depression can break the heart
Mounting evidence has found that depression makes people more vulnerable to heart trouble. Recent studies, though, find that some genes that increase the risk of heart disease also may make people more prone to depression, which has raised the question of whether the depression-heart disease link is genetic.
Are Cities Bad for You?
A study published last month in the journal Psychological Science found that college students given psychological tests after taking a short walk in an urban environment experienced significant cognitive defects, including low scores on attention, working memory and overall mood.
Dishing out anti-stress therapy in Tokyo
It’s a smashing sort of therapy for the stressed: a Japanese entrepreneur is offering those strained by the financial crisis a chance to vent by hurling crockery against a wall, and then paying for it.
Caregiving May Lengthen Life
Much has been reported about the stress and burden of caregiving, but a new study suggests there may be a flip side to taking care of someone you love as they age — a decreased risk of death.
Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior
Stress increases the risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems by pushing people toward bad habits, new British research suggests.
Panic attacks heart danger link
People who suffer from panic attacks have a higher risk of going on to develop heart disease, say scientists.
The research, in the European Heart Journal, found heart attacks were a third more likely in people under 50 with panic disorders.
The University College London researchers said panic disorders might trigger nervous system changes which could help [...]
