A recent study suggests that stress, known for its impact on inflammation in the body, is linked to metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions elevating the risk for serious health problems.
Cheap and easily accessible stress-management techniques may improve biological health outcomes, according to researchers.
Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when individuals exhibit at least three of five risk factors, including excess belly fat, high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, and elevated levels of fasting blood glucose and triglycerides.
Researchers built a statistical model revealing that inflammation accounts for over half of the relationship between stress and metabolic syndrome.
With an estimated one in three adults affected, understanding risk reduction and prevention strategies becomes crucial.
Source: Oman News Agency