Study reveals brain activity may be key to link between stress and heart disease

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Study reveals brain activity may be key to link between stress and heart disease
Published on January 12, 2017 at 7:59 AM · No Comments

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By Sally Robertson, BSc

Increased activity in a deep-lying region of the brain called the amygdala is associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a study published in The Lancet.

The amygdala is known to process emotions such as fear and anger and the finding sheds light on the possible mechanism by which stress can lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD), say the study authors. It could also lead to new approaches to treating stress-related cardiovascular risk.

Previous studies have shown that stress is linked to an increased risk of CVD, but the mechanism behind this link has not yet been fully explained.
 
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20170112/Study-reveals-brain-activity-may-be-key-to-link-between-stress-and-heart-disease.aspx

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