New study suggests ‘manly’ men at higher risk of heart problems: Men who strongly conform to traditionally masculine behaviors are significantly less likely to receive treatment for heart conditions. Societal pressure on men to appear tough and self-reliant may be putting their hearts at risk.
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Male Gender Expressivity and Diagnosis and Treatment of CVD Risks in Men
This cohort study examines the association between male gender expressivity--a measure reflecting sociocultural pressures to convey male gender identity--during adolescence and adulthood and diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in…
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Mothers of twins face twice as higher risk of heart disease in the year after birth | People with twins with normal blood pressure twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease, while those with high blood pressure during pregnancy, the risk is eight times higher
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Mothers of twins face a higher risk of heart disease in the year after birth
The risk of being admitted to the hospital with heart disease is twice as high the year after birth for mothers of twins compared to singleton births, according to research published in the European Heart Journal. The risk is even higher in mothers of twins…
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Self-employed women may be at significantly lower heart attack risk compared with women employed for salary or wages. There is also positive associations between health outcomes and self-employment among white men. The work environment may play a role in risk factors that can lead to heart attacks. 🧑💼❤️💪
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Self-employed women may be at significantly lower heart attack risk compared with women employed for salary or wages
Self-employed women have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular disease compared to non-self-employed women, suggesting that the work environment may play a role in the development of risk factors that can lead to heart attacks.
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