Article: Study finds close link between mental health and heart disease in women.

2004 MAY 31 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Attaining and sustaining good mental health is just as vital as other factors, such as exercise and diet, in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, especially for women over the age of 45, according to a study from Emory University.

Using national survey data, sociologist Corey Keyes examined the prevalence of mental health issues among people with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. In investigating linkages between the two, Keyes used a measure of mental health as a "complete state" that looked beyond episodes of mental illness to also incorporate the subjective well-being of ...

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