Vitamin D & Diseased Hearts

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width="400" /></a>Vitamin D supplements may help people with diseased hearts, a study suggests. </div> A trial on 163 heart failure patients found supplements of the vitamin, which is made in the skin when exposed to sunlight, improved their hearts' ability to pump blood around the body. <br /> The Leeds Teaching Hospitals team, who presented at a meeting of the American College of Cardiology, described the results as "stunning".<br /> The British Heart Foundation called for longer trials to assess the pills.<br /> Vitamin D is vital for healthy bones and teeth and may have important health benefits throughout the body but many people are deficient. <br /> <br /> The average age of people in the study was 70 and, like many people that age, they had low levels of vitamin D even in summer. <br /> "They do spend less time outside, but the skin's ability to manufacture vitamin D also gets less effective [with age] and we don't really understand why that is," said consultant cardiologist Dr Klaus Witte.<br /> Patients were given either a 100 microgram vitamin D tablet or a sugar pill placebo each day for a year. <br /> And researchers measured the impact on heart failure - a condition in which the heart becomes too weak to pump blood properly.<br /> The key measure was the ejection fraction, the amount of blood pumped out of the chambers of the heart with each beat. <br /> In a healthy adult, the figure is between 60% and 70%, but only a quarter of the blood in the heart was being successfully pumped out in the heart failure patients. <br /> But in those taking the vitamin pills, the ejection fraction increased from 26% to 34%.<br /> Dr Witte told the BBC News website: "It's quite a big deal, that's as big as you'd expect from other more expensive treatments that we use, it's a stunning effect.<br /> "It's as cheap as chips, has no side effects and a stunning improvement on people already on optimal medical therapy, it is the first time anyone has shown something like this in the last 15 years."<br /> The study also showed the patients' hearts became smaller - a suggestion they are becoming more powerful and efficient. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <figure class="media-landscape no-caption full-width"> <span class="image-and-copyright-container"> </span> </figure>In the UK, people over 65 are advised to take 10 microgram supplements of the vitamin. <br /> However, Dr Witte does not think high-dose vitamin D should be routine prescribed just yet. <br /> He told the BBC: "We're a little bit off that yet, not because I don't believe it, but data have shown improvements in heart function, they may show improvements in symptoms and we now need a large study."<br /> It is also not clear exactly how vitamin D is improving heart function, but it is thought <a class="story-body__link-external" href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21397021">every cell in the body</a> responds to the vitamin.<br /> Most vitamin D comes from sunlight, although it is also found in oily fish, eggs and is added to some foods such as breakfast cereals.<br /> Prof Peter Weissberg, from the British Heart Foundation, cautioned that the patients seemed no better at exercise.<br /> And added: "A much bigger study over a longer period of time is now needed to determine whether these changes in cardiac function can translate into fewer symptoms and longer lives for heart failure patients."

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<div class="story-body__introduction"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hy1hiGaEQqg/VwwIBTIj2gI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/ZAhZu1AI-hc5p-t4AsOUz_4oPvF7HAVHQ/s1600/diabetes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="509" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hy1hiGaEQqg/VwwIBTIj2gI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/ZAhZu1AI-hc5p-t4AsOUz_4oPvF7HAVHQ/s640/diabetes.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> </div> <div class="story-body__introduction"> The world is facing an "unrelenting march" of diabetes which now affects nearly one in 11 adults, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.</div> <a class="story-body__link-external" href="http://www.who.int/diabetes/global-report/en/">In a major report</a> it warned cases had nearly quadrupled to 422 million in 2014 from 108 million in 1980.<br /> High blood sugar levels are a major killer - linked to 3.7 million deaths around the world each year, it says. <br /> And officials said the numbers would continue to increase unless "drastic action" was taken. <br /> The report lumps both type 1 and type 2 diabetes together, but the surge in cases is predominantly down to type 2 - the form closely linked to poor lifestyle. <br /> As the world's waistlines have ballooned - with one-in-three people now overweight, so too has the number of diabetes cases.<br /> <div class="idt__news ns_datapic_stat ns_datapic_stat--diabetes-who-visjodom newsspec_infographic_template" id="ns_datapic_diabetes-who-visjodom"> <div class="ns_outer_wrapper ns_outer_wrapper__align-bottom"> <div class="ns_inner_wrapper"> <div class="ns_header_wrapper"> <h2 class="ns_title " data-test-id="vj_main_header"> How diabetes has taken its toll </h2> </div> <div class="ns_header"> <div class="ns_super_impact ns_header_left"> <div class="ns_super_impact__fig"> 422 million</div> adults were living with diabetes in 2014 - that's</div> <div class="ns_super_impact ns_header_right"> <div class="ns_super_impact__fig"> 314 million</div> more than there were in 1980</div> </div> <ul class="ns_impact-figures ns_separator "> <li class="ns_impact "> <span class="ns_impact__fig">8.5% </span> of adults worldwide has diabetes <br /> </li> <li class="ns_impact "> <span class="ns_impact__fig">1.5 million</span> people died as a result of diabetes in 2012 <br /> </li> <li class="ns_impact "> <span class="ns_impact__fig">2.2 million</span> additional deaths were caused by higher-than-optimal blood glucose <br /> </li> <li class="ns_impact "> <span class="ns_impact__fig">43%</span> of these 3.7m people died before they were 70 years old <br /> </li> </ul> <div class="ns_footer ns_small-text "> Source: WHO</div> </div> </div> </div> Dr Etienne Krug, the WHO official in charge of leading efforts against diabetes, told the BBC: "Diabetes is a silent disease, but it is on an unrelenting march that we need to stop. <br /> "We can stop it, we know what needs to be done, but we cannot let it evolve like it does because it has a huge impact on people's health, on families and on society." <br /> Failing to control levels of sugar in the blood has devastating health consequences. <br /> It triples the risk of a heart attack and leaves people 20 times more likely to have a leg amputated, as well as increasing the risk of stroke, kidney failure, blindness and complications in pregnancy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <figure class="media-landscape has-caption full-width"> <span class="image-and-copyright-container"> </span></figure>Diabetes itself is the <a class="story-body__link-external" href="http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs310/en/">eighth biggest killer in the world</a>, accounting for 1.5 million deaths each year. <br /> But a further 2.2 million deaths are linked to high blood sugar levels. And 43% of the deaths were before the age of 70.<br /> <h2 class="story-body__crosshead"> <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XGubYGBhpdo/VwwJJhHQRqI/AAAAAAAAAmY/RliW7DIdOy80opyCR3W2ET7DpXlgofBnw/s1600/dia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="362" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XGubYGBhpdo/VwwJJhHQRqI/AAAAAAAAAmY/RliW7DIdOy80opyCR3W2ET7DpXlgofBnw/s400/dia.jpg" width="400" /></a> </h2> <h2 class="story-body__crosshead"> Moving burden</h2> In the 1980s the highest rates were found in affluent countries. <br /> But, in a remarkable transformation, it is now low and middle income countries bearing the largest burden. <br /> Dr Krug told the BBC News website: "That's where we see the steepest increase. Knowing that's where most of the population lives in the world, it does show numbers will continue to increase unless drastic action is taken." <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <figure class="media-landscape no-caption full-width"> <span class="image-and-copyright-container"> </span></figure><figure class="media-landscape no-caption full-width"><span class="image-and-copyright-container"> </span> </figure> <img alt="Prevalence of diabetes" class="responsive-image__img js-image-replace" data-highest-encountered-width="624" height="453" src="http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/15C31/production/_89073198_chart-94.png" width="624" /><br /> The Middle East has seen the prevalence of diabetes soar from 5.9% of adults in 1980 to 13.7% in 2014.<br /> Dr Slim Slama, a WHO specialist in region, told the BBC News website: "We are the region that has experienced the greatest rise in diabetes, moving from 6 million to 43 million - it is a huge, huge increase.<br /> "In Qatar or Kuwait we have more than 20% of the population with diabetes and when you look at subgroups - people beyond 45 or 60 years old - it's 30-40% and things are even more worrying."<br /> He said growing and ageing populations were behind part of the rise, but diet and inactivity were a major problem.<br /> More than three quarters of teenagers in the region are doing less than the recommended level of exercise, he said. <br /> <hr class="story-body__line" /> <h2 class="story-body__crosshead"> The view from Turkey</h2> <b>By Selin Girit, BBC News</b><br /> Turkey is the country with the highest figure for growth of diabetes in Europe, according to Turkish Diabetes Foundation (TDF).<br /> In 2000, 7.6% of the population had diabetes and in only a decade this figure almost doubled and reached 13.4%. <br /> Now, it is estimated that 15% of adult Turks are suffering from diabetes. <br /> Prof Mehmet Temel Yilmaz, from TDF, says there is little awareness towards diabetes in Turkey - only one-in-five people know what diabetes is and what its causes are.<br /> "We don't regularly exercise. We adapt to new technologies much faster than others, which make us move even less. <br /> "And especially in the southeast of the country, we have a traditional culture of fast food - like doner kebabs," he says as to why an increasing number of Turkish people are getting diabetic.<br /> There is also another factor dominant in Turkish people's lives that does not help diabetes either - stress. <br /> Turks, it feels, need to adopt a new approach to increase their quality of life. Eating healthy food, exercising more and keeping a quiet mind seem to be the recipe.<br /> <hr class="story-body__line" /> <h2 class="story-body__crosshead"> Action</h2> The WHO report said the solution required the whole of society to act. <br /> "The 'easy' solution is for all of us to exercise, eat healthily and not gain excess weight - of course it's not so easy," said Dr Krug. <br /> He called for governments to regulate the fat and sugar content of foods to ensure there were healthy options available to people.<br /> Better urban planning that enabled people to cycle and walk was also essential as was encouraging breastfeeding, he added. <br /> And he also called on the food industry to act responsibly to ensure it reduced the fat and sugar content of foods, and to cease marketing unhealthy foods to young people.<br /> It is only by keeping blood sugar levels in check that the deadly complications of the disease can be contained. <br /> But the report showed that two thirds of low income countries were not able to provide blood sugar monitors or drugs such as insulin or metformin for most people.<br /> Dr Krug concluded: "Two things really worry me when I read this report.<br /> "One is that one-in-11 people today have diabetes. And the other is the lack of fairness. Today in most low income countries, people who have diabetes and need access to medicine and technology to manage it don't have access to it."

Diabetes on the Deadly Prowl

The world is facing an "unrelenting march" of diabetes which now affects nearly one in 11 adults, the World Health Organiza...

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HOW TO BE SITUATIONAL (MENTALLY) STRONG

<div class="article-text"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EdcX8eJFjIc/Vv-NIrEOd5I/AAAAAAAAAl8/zlIILyl5rxwqx-ab99HgLVFs3cpGm9tiA/s1600/mstrong.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EdcX8eJFjIc/Vv-NIrEOd5I/AAAAAAAAAl8/zlIILyl5rxwqx-ab99HgLVFs3cpGm9tiA/s640/mstrong.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> We can define mental strength by identifying the things mentally strong individuals <i>don’t</i> do.<b>  </b><br /> <b>1.    </b><b>Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves. </b>You don’t see mentally strong people feeling sorry for their circumstances or dwelling on the way they’ve been mistreated. They have learned to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes, and they have an inherent understanding of the fact that frequently life is not fair. They are able to emerge from trying circumstances with self-awareness and gratitude for the lessons learned. When a situation turns out badly, they respond with phrases such as “Oh, well.” Or perhaps simply, “Next!”<br /> <b>2. Give Away Their Power. </b>Mentally strong people avoid giving others the power to make them feel inferior or bad. They understand they are in control of their actions and emotions. They know their strength is in their ability to manage the way they respond.<br /> <b>3.    </b><b>Shy Away from Change. </b>Mentally strong people embrace change and they welcome challenge. Their biggest “fear,” if they have one, is not of the unknown, but of becoming complacent and stagnant. An environment of change and even uncertainty can energize a mentally strong person and bring out their best.<br /> <b>4. Waste Energy on Things They Can’t Control. </b>Mentally strong people don’t complain (much) about bad traffic, lost luggage, or especially about <i>other people</i>, as they recognize that all of these factors are generally beyond their control. In a bad situation, they recognize that the one thing they can always control is their own response and attitude, and they use these attributes well.<br /> <b>5. Worry About Pleasing Others. </b>Know any people pleasers? Or, conversely, people who go out of their way to <i>dis</i>-please others as a way of reinforcing an image of strength? Neither position is a good one. A mentally strong person strives to be kind and fair and to please others where appropriate, but is unafraid to speak up. They are able to withstand the possibility that someone will get upset and will navigate the situation, wherever possible, with grace.<br /> <b>6. Fear Taking Calculated Risks</b>. A mentally strong person is willing to take calculated risks. This is a different thing entirely than jumping headlong into foolish risks. But with mental strength, an individual can weigh the risks and benefits thoroughly, and will fully assess the potential downsides and even the worst-case scenarios before they take action.<br /> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSVBQIhehN1rDM9JjUztSDrioCjvQIWROMeuurq8nUUt5R1FT9H" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for mentally strong image" border="0" class="rg_i" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSVBQIhehN1rDM9JjUztSDrioCjvQIWROMeuurq8nUUt5R1FT9H" data-sz="f" name="6Nqa6T8J472vhM:" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSVBQIhehN1rDM9JjUztSDrioCjvQIWROMeuurq8nUUt5R1FT9H" style="height: 183px; margin-top: 0px; width: 185px;" /></a><b>7. Dwell on the Past. </b>There is strength in acknowledging the past and especially in acknowledging the things learned from past experiences—but a mentally strong person is able to avoid miring their mental energy in past disappointments or in fantasies of the “glory days” gone by. They invest the majority of their energy in creating an optimal present and future.<br /> <b>8. Make the Same Mistakes Over and Over. </b>We all know the definition of insanity, right? It’s when we take the same actions again and again while hoping for a different and better outcome than we’ve gotten before. A mentally strong person accepts full responsibility for past behavior and is willing to learn from mistakes. <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/victorlipman/2013/11/18/all-successful-leaders-need-this-quality-self-awareness/" target="_self">Research shows</a> that the ability to be self-reflective in an accurate and productive way is one of the greatest strengths of spectacularly successful executives and entrepreneurs.<br /> <b>9. Resent Other People’s Success. </b>It takes strength of character to feel genuine joy and excitement for other people’s success. Mentally strong people have this ability. They don’t become jealous or resentful when others succeed (although they may take close notes on what the individual did well). They are willing to work hard for their own chances at success, without relying on shortcuts.<br /> <b>10. Give Up After Failure. </b>Every failure is a chance to improve. Even the greatest entrepreneurs are willing to admit that their early efforts invariably brought many failures. Mentally strong people are willing to fail again and again, if necessary, as long as the learning experience from every “failure” can bring them closer to their ultimate goals.<br /> <b>11. Fear Alone Time. </b>Mentally strong people enjoy and even treasure the time they spend alone. They use their downtime to reflect, to plan, and to be productive. Most importantly, they don’t depend on others to shore up their happiness and moods. They can be happy with others, and they can also be happy alone.<br /> <b>12. Feel the World Owes Them Anything. </b>Particularly in the current economy, executives and employees at every level are gaining the realization that the world does not owe them a salary, a benefits package and a comfortable life, regardless of their preparation and schooling. Mentally strong people enter the world prepared to work and succeed on their merits, at every stage of the game.<br /> <b>13. Expect Immediate Results. </b>Whether it’s a workout plan, a nutritional regimen, or starting a business, mentally strong people are “in it for the long haul”. They know better than to expect immediate results. They apply their energy and time in measured doses and they celebrate each milestone and increment of success on the way. They have “staying power.” And they understand that genuine changes take time. Do you have mental strength? Are there elements on this list you need more of? With thanks to Amy Morin, I would like to reinforce my own abilities further in each of these areas today. 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Instead, mental strength is developed over time by individuals who choose to make personal development a priority.<br /> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> In addition to <a data-beacon="{"p":{"mnid":"entry_text","lnid":"citation","mpid":0}}" href="http://www.amazon.com/Things-Mentally-Strong-People-Dont/dp/0062358294" target="_hplink">avoiding the things that could hold them back</a>, mentally strong people create healthy habits that assist them in growing stronger. Here are eight things mentally strong people do every day to strengthen their mental muscles:</div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> <strong>1. They Use their Mental Energy Wisely</strong></div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> It’s easy to get distracted throughout the day by a variety of unimportant and unproductive tasks. Mentally strong people choose to use their time and energy carefully. They devote their efforts to the things that matter most so they can accomplish their goals.</div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> <strong>2. They Reframe Their Negative Thoughts</strong></div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> Everyone has negative thoughts sometimes, but mentally strong people don’t let those thoughts hold them back or drag them down. Instead, they respond to their pessimistic predictions and harsh criticisms with a more productive inner dialogue. They stay motivated to do their best by talking to themselves like a trusted friend or a helpful coach.</div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> <strong>3. They Work Toward Established Goals</strong></div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> Mentally strong people establish clear personal and professional goals that give them meaning and purpose. They forgo immediate gratification by keeping their long-term goals in mind. They view obstacles as challenges, rather than roadblocks to their success.</div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> <strong>4. They Reflect on Their Progress</strong></div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> Mentally strong people reflect on their progress toward their goals every day. They set aside time to examine what they’re doing well, and they humbly acknowledge areas that need improvement. They hold themselves accountable for mistakes and they constantly strive to grow better.</div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> <strong>5. They Tolerate Discomfort for a Greater Purpose</strong></div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> While some people go to great lengths to avoid any type of distress, others endure pain simply to prove they’re tough. Mentally strong people, however, tolerate discomfort when it serves a greater purpose. Whether they’re exercising when they feel tired, or they’re delivering a speech when they feel terrified, they use their pain to become better.</div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> <strong>6. They Practice Gratitude</strong></div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> You can’t be at your best if you’re insisting you deserve better. Mentally strong people acknowledge they already have everything they need. They recognize their good fortune and express gratitude for all things big and small.</div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> <strong>7. They Balance Emotions with Logic</strong></div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> Mentally strong people know their feelings play a major role in their perceptions and their behavior. They pay close attention to the ways their emotions could influence their judgement. They carefully balance their emotions with logic so they can make the best possible decisions.</div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> <strong>8. They Live According to their Values</strong></div> <div class="content-list-component mt-paragraph text"> Although it may be tempting to measure your self-worth by comparing yourself to your competition, mentally strong people don’t fall prey to such distractions. They focus on living according to their values and doing their best, despite their circumstances. At the end of the day they don’t ask themselves, “Did I beat everyone else?” Instead, they ask, “Did I stay true to my values?”</div> <br /><i>Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, keynote speaker and the author of <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.amymorinlcsw.com_book_&d=BQMFaQ&c=cnx1hdOQtepEQkpermZGwQ&r=fPVptn8DU0VJKY3Ae60jjmyYG9k1ulkILp8QZGjuGqQ&m=nur9-9FtOS1SDGYIa8atyei3A_wAzmPdvwUaC8oqXEY&s=dUZK1HlTyGwwz0ax7gx92f6q0wyxI9Ugdh2Ec-dC6aU&e=" target="_blank">13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do</a>, a best-selling book that is being translated into more than 20 languages.</i></div> <div id="rail"> <br /> <div class="mod-ad-3 ad-container"> </div> </div>

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Moments of Joy & Its Danger

<div class="story-body__introduction"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8303661066349455142" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tz691gvYaUo/Vt7T9FQgrbI/AAAAAAAAAlI/KI-ptwoB55k/s1600/jc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="479" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tz691gvYaUo/Vt7T9FQgrbI/AAAAAAAAAlI/KI-ptwoB55k/s640/jc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> The emotional stress that causes chest pains and breathlessness can occur in moments of joy as well as anger, grief and fear, a Swiss study suggests.</div> Three-quarters of cases of <a class="story-body__link-external" href="https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/conditions/cardiomyopathy/takotsubo-cardiomyopathy">takotsubo cardiomyopathy</a>, a change in the shape of the heart's left ventricle, which can be fatal, are caused by stress. <br /> The University Hospital Zurich study, <a class="story-body__link-external" href="http://eurheartj.oxfordjournals.org/content/early/recent">in the European Heart Journal</a>, suggests about one in 20 cases is caused by joy.<br /> The condition is normally temporary and people are generally fine afterwards. <br /> In the study of 1,750 patients, researchers discovered heart problems caused by:<br /> <ul class="story-body__unordered-list"> <li class="story-body__list-item">a birthday party</li> <li class="story-body__list-item">a son's wedding</li> <li class="story-body__list-item">meeting a friend after 50 years</li> <li class="story-body__list-item">becoming a grandmother</li> <li class="story-body__list-item">a favourite rugby team winning a game</li> <li class="story-body__list-item">winning a casino jackpot</li> <li class="story-body__list-item">a computerised tomography (CT) scan giving the all-clear from another condition</li> </ul> The study also suggested most cases were in post-menopausal women.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8303661066349455142" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Dr Jelena Ghadri, one of the researchers, said: "We have shown that the triggers for takotsubo syndrome can be more varied than previously thought. <br /> "A takotsubo syndrome patient is no longer the classic 'broken-hearted' patient, and the disease can be preceded by positive emotions too. <br /> "Clinicians should be aware of this and also consider that patients who arrive in the emergency department with signs of heart attacks, such as chest pain and breathlessness, but after a happy event or emotion, could be suffering from takotsubo syndrome just as much as a similar patient presenting after a negative emotional event." <br /> <h2 class="story-body__crosshead"> 'More research needed'</h2> She said it was likely both sad and happy events shared a common "emotional pathway" leading to the condition.<br /> Prof Peter Weissberg, the medical director of the British Heart Foundation, said: "Takotsubo syndrome is a rare event.<br /> "This study suggests that in a very few cases, the triggering event may be a happy one. <br /> "Much more research is needed to understand how such emotional events can trigger temporary heart damage in a few susceptible individuals."

Moments of Joy & Its Danger

The emotional stress that causes chest pains and breathlessness can occur in moments of joy as well as anger, grief and fear, a Swiss s...

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