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Prior Alcohol Consumption and Mortality Following Acute Myocardial Infarction

Article Abstract:

People who drink moderate amounts of alcohol have lower mortality rates after a heart attack, according to a study of 1,913 people. Studies have also shown that people who drink moderately have a lower risk of heart attack compared to abstainers and heavy drinkers.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Heart attack, Cardiac patients

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Prospective study of alcohol consumption and risk of dementia in older adults

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Alcohol consumed in moderation appears to lower the risk of dementia, according to a study of 5,888 people. Those who drank up to six drinks per week had about half the risk of dementia than those who did not drink any alcohol. However, those who drank 14 or more drinks per week had a greater risk of dementia than those who did not drink alcohol.

Prevention, Risk factors, Dementia

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Mental stress during daily life triggers myocardial ischemia

Article Abstract:

Further research is needed to determine whether psychosocial interventions can reduce the risk of myocardial ischemia in people whose ischemia is triggered by mental stress. Myocardial ischemia occurs when blood flow to the heart is reduced. A 1997 study found that the risk of myocardial ischemia was doubled during periods of mental stress. There is no evidence that low stress levels can cause the severe complications of myocardial ischemia, such as a heart attack. Nor is the use of psychosocial interventions proven.

Psychological aspects, Editorial, Physiological aspects, Stress (Psychology), Ischemia

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