Cardiovascular diseases are associated with an unhealthy lifestyle, unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle. Stress also plays a significant role, according to MedikForum.
In some cases, according to a new study, the condition of the hair can signal danger.
Scientists have found that a certain hormone in people’s hair indicates whether that person has an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This is the steroid hormone cortisol, which is released in response to stress.
According to cardiologist Oleg Varfolomeev, there is enough evidence that chronic stress is a serious factor in overall health.
As part of the study, researchers analyzed hair samples from more than 6,000 men and women for cortisol levels. They were then followed for an average of five to seven years. 133 of them developed cardiovascular disease. People with long-term higher cortisol levels were twice as likely to have a cardiovascular disease, such as a stroke or heart attack. The risk was even three times higher for young people under the age of 57.
According to the expert, to protect yourself from heart disease, you should avoid constant stress as much as possible and spend enough time in silence and relaxation with yourself.
Varfolomeev also gave some advice:
Move every day. Improve blood circulation every day, such as doing sports;
Eat unprocessed and plant-based foods that you process yourself.
Source: Rosbalt
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