Lymphedema Treatment: Scans Show How Stress Increases Heart Attack Risk

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How Stress, Fear Can Cause a Heart Attack

NBC News—

Researchers have discovered that when a certain area of the brain—the amygdala, which is associated with fear and other forms of stress—appears more active on brain scans, stroke and heart attack risk within the next few years increases.

Is Gender Tied to Mother's BP Before Conception?

MNT—A large study recently published in the American Journal of Hypertension showed a connection between mothers' blood pressure and their babies' gender. Researchers found that systolic blood pressure before conception was higher in women who gave birth to boy babies.

Concussions Speed Up Alzheimer's Progression

U.S. News & World Report—According to a recent study, concussions may accelerate memory loss, mental decline, and brain deterioration in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease. This study did not, however, show that concussions increase Alzheimer's risk.

5 Ways Obamacare Changed Health Insurance

Health After 50—In a procedural vote on January 12th, the U.S. Senate voted to start the process of dismantling the Affordable Care Act. (To clear up any possible confusion, "Obamacare" is a nickname for the ACA. You can't repeal Obamacare and keep the Affordable Care Act because they're the same thing.)