sábado, 5 de diciembre de 2015

News: Fear of Terrorism Can Harm Your Health

The recent attacks and shootings across the world have shown that terrorism is still a clear and present danger, but Israeli scientists have found that the fear and anxiety created by the attacks - fear that is displayed all too visibly in the media aftermath - can be deadly on its own. The survey of 17,380 workers in Tel Aviv showed that people who described themselves as worried about personal safety, tense in crowded places, and/or fearful of a terror strike harming them or their families were significantly more likely to experience higher heart rates over time, which (along with inflammation) is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

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News: Fear of Terrorism Can Harm Your Health

The recent attacks and shootings across the world have shown that terrorism is still a clear and present danger, but Israeli scientists have found that the fear and anxiety created by the attacks - fear that is displayed all too visibly in the media aftermath - can be deadly on its own.

The survey of 17,380 workers in Tel Aviv showed that people who described themselves as worried about personal safety, tense in crowded places, and/or fearful of a terror strike harming them or their families were significantly more likely to experience higher heart rates over time, which (along with inflammation) is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

Nicholas English
Content Manager of About.com Health
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