Being upwardly mobile isn’t always a good thing when it comes to a person’s health, a new study shows. The research appeared in a special spotlight issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association that explored the complex relationships between psychosocial factors and cardiovascular health. To study cardiometabolic health, the analysis focused on metabolic… Continue reading Study: More Money Doesn’t Always Mean Better Heart Health
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During Cancer Treatment, Distress Is Associated With Missed Appointments & Hospital Admission
Psychological distress has long been associated with negative health outcomes for cancer patients, though specific reasons remain unclear. A 2017study finds that roughly half of all patients who reported having severe distress, which the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN) describes as “a mix of anxiety and depressive symptoms,” subsequently missed one or more radiation therapy… Continue reading During Cancer Treatment, Distress Is Associated With Missed Appointments & Hospital Admission