What is the mechanisms of work stress and coronary heart disease?

kavin submitted, created time 8 months 2 weeks (eurheartj.oxfordjournals.org)

As known, in mordern times, people are suffering more and more work stress, which would hurt our heart, But wether the inevitability exsist between them is not known. Recently, a new study suggested work stress may be an important determinant of CHD among working-age populations, which is mediated through indirect effects on health behaviours and direct effects on neuroendocrine stress pathways.

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Consequences of sleep deprivation can add up

jane2007 submitted, created time 10 months 2 days (www.bcm.edu)

Depriving yourself of sleep can have a detrimental effect on your overall health. Research shows that several body functions are disturbed when you're not getting enough sleep. This ranges from neuropsychiatric disruptions to general cardiovascular function.

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Prenatal stress may affect babies' sleep

annatto submitted, created time 1 year 4 months (www.reutershealth.com)

A new study suggests, a mother's anxiety or depression during pregnancy may affect her child's sleep patterns early in life.

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