Workplace Stress Takes A Toll On Your Heart

Those in high-stress positions with little say in the office could be working themselves into a heart attack, according to a new European study.

A study published in The Lancet medical journal on Friday showed those with demanding jobs and little freedom to make decisions are 23 per cent more likely to experience a heart attack compared to their less-stressed counterparts.

“The pooling of published and unpublished studies allowed us to investigate the association between coronary heart disease and exposure to job strain with greater precision than has been previously possible,” lead researcher Mika Kivimäki of University College London said in a news release.  “Our findings indicate that job strain is associated with a small, but consistent, increased risk of experiencing a first coronary heart disease event such as a heart attack.”

Century Fox Report: Heart Disease is No-1 killer in women

Kivimäki said while previous studies have looked at job strain and its effect on the human heart, the findings were often limited in their scope.

The new collaborative project examined the results of nearly 20,000 surveys from 13 studies that were conducted in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the U.K. between 1985 and 2006.

Participants completed questionnaires at the beginning of the studies that assessed job demands, excessive workload, the level of time-pressure demands, and freedom to make decisions.

The researchers then recorded 2,356 incidents of non-fatal heart attacks over the course of seven years.

The results showed a clear link between heart disease and stress even after lifestyle, age, gender and socioeconomic status were taken into account.

While lower stress levels are healthier for the heart, Kivimäki said cutting out risk factors such as smoking, or being more physically active remain a more effective means of avoiding heart disease.

One labour relations expert told CTV News that workplace stress is on the rise as the work day moves beyond the eight-hour realm with employer-issued laptops and smartphones.

“People are working more,” Mike Cuma of the Legacy Bowes Group told CTV News.

“They are working longer hours, more overtime. They are actually being required to put out more efforts of work.”

Dr. Brian Baker of the Heart and Stroke Foundation has studied the effects of stress on the heart for decades and said that stress is a health problem that has not been properly recognized.

“It’s best that you not ruminate, you not obsess about your work,” said Baker. “Because then you are more liable to the effects of stress over time.

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'Heart Disease' No-1 Killer In Women

When you hear the term 'Heart Disease,' what is your first reaction? Like many women, you may think, “That’s a man’s disease” or “Not my problem.”

 But here is The Heart Truth: Heart disease is the number one killer of women . Most women don’t know this. But it is vital that you know it—and know what it means for you.

One woman dies almost every minute from Heart Disease.Yet Studies Show that only 21%One woman view Heart Disease as Health Threat. 

Worldwide 8.6 million women die of heart disease each year, accounting for a third of all deaths in women. With all the risk factors common to men additionally use of Oral Contraceptive pills is there in women. So women should be educated about everything they need to know about their heart.

According to statistics, the mortality rate among women suffering from cardiovascular diseases is also higher than that of men across the world, including India. The main reason behind the increased mortality rate in women is the changes in lifestyle in metropolitan cities. In big cities women are working late shifts and more and more women are taking help of smoking and drinking to deal with the stress of personal and professional life.

                                                  'Risk Factors'

1) Non Modifiable : Age , Family history and sex.

2) Modifiable :
High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Obesity , smoking, Alcohol, Unhealthy Diet, Stress and depression, Sedentary lifestyle.

Following are the Risk Factors That Play a Bigger Role in Women.
These factors affect both men and women, but doctors are finding that they may have a bigger impact on women:

a) Diabetes. This in particular is a more potent risk factor for women. Women who have diabetes have a four to five times more elevated risk for heart disease.

b) Birth Control Pills : Studies show that women who use high-dose birth control pills are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke because blood clots are more likely to form in the blood vessels.
 Much of this information comes from studies of birth control pills containing higher doses of hormones than those commonly used today. Still, the risks of using low-dose pills are not fully known. 
Therefore, if you are now taking any kind of birth control pill or are considering using one, keep these guidelines in mind: Don’t mix smoking and “the pill.” If you smoke cigarettes, make a serious effort to quit. If you cannot quit, choose a different form of birth control.

SYMPTOMS
Unusual fatigue, Sleep disturbance , shortness of breath ,Indigestion , anxiety.

'You and Your Doctor: A Heart Healthy Partnership'

"ASK AND YOU GET!" Tell your doctor you want to keep your heart healthy and would like help in achieving that goal. Ask questions about your chances of developing heart disease and how you can lower your risk.
A wholistic approach combining Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy , Naturopathy, Yoga , and Lifestyle modifications can save your heart.
                                                             
    If you eat a nutritious diet, engage in regular physical activity, maintain a healthy weight, and stop smoking, you will improve your heart health. No matter what heart disease risk factors you have—or how many—you will greatly benefit from taking action in these four areas. If you already have heart disease, you can lessen its severity by following this plan.

True, you may need to take other steps to prevent or control heart disease. For example, if you have diabetes, you also will need to keep your blood sugar levels under control. But following a heart healthy eating plan, controlling your weight ,and engaging in more physical activity will help you keep your blood sugar at healthy levels. These steps will also help reduce your chances of developing high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol.

So Women , lets respond with one voice to the health crises of womens heart disease by creating awareness amongst ourselves.

NEWS-"Actress Elizabeth Banks promotes American Heart Association campaigns to spread awareness of Heart Disease in Women, Their No-1 Killer".

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