News: Fear of Terrorism Can Harm Your Health

The recent attacks and shootings across the world have shown that terrorism is still a clear and present danger, but Israeli scientists have found that the fear and anxiety created by the attacks - fear that is displayed all too visibly in the media aftermath - can be deadly on its own. The survey of 17,380 workers in Tel Aviv showed that people who described themselves as worried about personal safety, tense in crowded places, and/or fearful of a terror strike harming them or their families were significantly more likely to experience higher heart rates over time, which (along with inflammation) is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: Fear of Terrorism Can Harm Your Health The recent attacks and shootings across the world have shown that terrorism is still a clear and present danger, but Israeli scientists have found that the fear and anxiety created by the attacks - fear that is displayed all too visibly in the media aftermath - can be deadly on its own. The survey of 17,380 workers in Tel Aviv showed that people who described themselves as worried about personal safety, tense in crowded places, and/or fearful of a terror strike harming them or their families were significantly more likely to experience higher heart rates over time, which (along with inflammation) is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health 4 Ways to Manage Anxiety About Terrorism READ NOW What Else Can I Do to Avoid That First Heart Attack?    READ NOW Why Being More Religious Impacts Your Stroke Risk    READ NOW The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Inflammation READ NOW Trending Now • 5 Fraud Categories Older Adults Should Know • Is It Best to Sleep Your Disease Away? • Need Birth Control? Here's What the ACA Requires (And What It Doesn't) • How to Build a Better Thinking Brain • Can Smokers Get Affordable Coverage With the ACA? • 10 Reasons Exercise Could Be Hurting Your Hips • How Much Medicare Part A Will Cost You in 2016 Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.