Fear of another heart attack may be a distinct stress factor
Nov 18, 2024
For heart attack survivors, fear of recurrence is not the same as depression or anxiety, preliminary research shows.
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After 2 decades of military service, 'the Viking sub' learned he had a tear in his aorta
Nov 5, 2024
When Jeff Pharris retired from the military, he started substitute teaching. Two years later, the gym enthusiast thought his chest pain was from working out. It was actually an aortic dissection.
How voting plays a role in health – and how health plays a role in who votes
Oct 14, 2024
Research links voting to better physical health and community well-being. As a result, voting and other forms of civic engagement are increasingly seen as essential elements of health, experts say.
Keeping marching band in step with good mental health
Oct 2, 2024
Marching band, color guard and dance at any level can put a lot of pressure on participants. Here's what researchers know about making sure everyone is in tune with their mental health.
Sports betting has changed. Could it affect your health?
Sep 3, 2024
Placing bets on sporting events has never been easier. Experts explain the unexpected ways gambling could affect the health of some gamblers.
Back to school: How teachers can ease their stress
Aug 28, 2024
Stress can be bad for teachers. Here’s what school leaders, parents and educators themselves can do.
Being aware of an unruptured brain aneurysm may heighten mental health risks
Aug 26, 2024
People with an unruptured brain aneurysm that's being monitored could be at higher risk for mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, new research suggests.
Going away to school? Give your health the ol' college try
Aug 16, 2024
The first year of college often means taking on responsibility for your own health for the first time. Here's advice on making that transition.
Job stress among office workers linked to higher risk for irregular heart rhythm
Aug 14, 2024
White-collar workers who report job strain and feeling poorly rewarded for their efforts may have a higher risk for atrial fibrillation than their less-stressed peers, a study from Canada found.
She's a psychologist – and a heart attack survivor
Aug 9, 2024
Kiki Fehling is a psychologist in Massachusetts with insight on the intersection of mental health and recovery from heart disease. She comes at it from personal experience.