Mental stress, meditation, and yoga in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Brain circulation January 1, 2023 DOI: 10.4103/bc.bc_66_22 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractStress raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, but the precise biological mechanism remains unknown. This finding is especially relevant in the post COVID-19 era, as healthcare workers face increasingly stressful working conditions. Alternative methods to manage stress, such as meditation and yoga, show potential for mitigating these risks.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Healthcare workers |
| Interventions | meditation yoga |
| Topics | Anxiety Depression |
| Keywords | Covid-19 Ischemia Mediation |
| Citations | 14 |
| Key finding | Stress increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, though the exact mechanism is unknown. |
Abstract
It is well known that stress can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke although the exact way it does this is unknown. This information is particularly more relevant in a post COVID-19 era where healthcare workers are increasingly facing more stressful working conditions. Thus, it is important to look into alternative methods to deal with stress including meditation and yoga which have shown potential.