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January 17, 2010
Stress of caring for disabled spouse linked to increased stroke risk.
HealthDay (1/14, Edelson) reported, "The stress of caring for a disabled spouse increases the risk of stroke substantially," according to a paper in Stroke. Before drawing those conclusions, researchers at the University of South Florida asked 767 "participants how many days during the past week they had felt depressed, lonely, sad, or had crying spells. The answers were matched to the Framingham Stroke Risk Score."
Those "who said tending to their ailing spouse caused 'a lot of strain' were 23% more likely to have a stroke, compared with their caregiving counterparts who said they felt no strain regarding their responsibilities," WebMD (1/14, Mann) reported. "Stroke risk was most pronounced among men, especially African-American men," even though they "were less likely to report high strain."
Related Links:
- Stress of Caring for Disabled Spouse Raises Stroke Threat
," Ed Edelson, HealthDay, January 14, 2010.
Posted by admin at January 17, 2010 03:55 PM