Can stress cause a heart attack? Ways to manage stress to safeguard your heart

Stress has emerged as one of the leading risk factors for heart attack in recent times. According to Harvard University researchers, stress is as dangerous to the heart as smoking or high blood pressure. This has brought about an important lifestyle factor that could affect our hearts on fire. Dr Gaurav Gandhi, a well known cardiologist from Gujarat, died of a heart attack on Tuesday at the age of 41. The cardiologist’s colleague told Indian Express that Dr. Gandhi worked 14-hour days, did not smoke or drink alcohol and had…

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A better way to manage prisons | NC Newsline

In recent years, the global debate on the purpose and effectiveness of prisons has undergone a significant shift. Rather than focusing solely on punishment and isolation, countries like Germany and Norway have pioneered a more therapeutic approach to incarceration. By prioritizing rehabilitation, human dignity, substance use and mental health treatment, as well as practicing the principle of normalcy and limiting isolation, these countries are establishing prisons that aim to foster rehabilitation and produce good neighbors. Furthermore, their progressive models serve as a beacon of hope for reforming prison systems around…

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