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High Stress, Depression & Stroke Risk

High Stress Hostility Depression Linked With Increased Stroke Risk

Higher levels of stress, hostility and depressive symptoms are associated with significantly increased risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in middle-age and older adults, according to new research. A TIA is a stroke caused by a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain.
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Risk Stroke and Depression Stress High

Makes sense because stress and other negative feelings can cause your health to deteriorate rapidly and over a period of years it can end your life.