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Gender Studies
New gender studies data have been reported by K. Orthgomer and co-authors
June 21st, 2009
According to recent research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, "Individuals with no or few social contacts have an increased risk of dying prematurely from coronary disease. Social ties generally exert general, but unspecific, health protective effects, however, negative social ties are sometimes harmful for women's cardiac health." "In a clinical trial of psychosocial intervention, consecutive female coronary patients received a one year cognitive stress reduction, and support strengthening program. In a nine year follow up, the program reduced mortality by two thirds when compared to women in typical care programs," wrote K....
Source: Heart Disease Weekly (2009-06-21)
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