Scientists explore potential link between stress and multiple sclerosis
Ours is a world ruled by stress. The hectic pace of everyday life and the burden of juggling too many responsibilities have led to a great deal of anxiety and tension. Those who are overworked and exhausted may experience a severe disconnect between their physical and mental selves, leading to the increased risk of many health complications.
Recently, a paper published in the journal Neurology discussed previous studies that suggested that there is a possible link between too much tension and the development of multiple sclerosis.
Researchers from the University of Bergen in Norway evaluated 121,700 nurses between the ages of 30 and 55. Of these individuals, about 77 developed multiple sclerosis over a period of 40 years.
"While we've known that stressful life events have been shown to increase the risk of multiple sclerosis episodes, we weren't certain whether these stressors could actually lead to developing the disease itself," said lead author Trond Riise.
Although the team concluded that there is no evidence for the link between stress and multiple sclerosis, much research has revealed the negative impact of prolonged tension on an individual's health. Practicing yoga can be an excellent method of stress relief.
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