Heart-Brain Science

Psychological Disorders and Heart Disease

Study Points to High Rates of Psychological Disorders in Cardiac Patients

According to the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, there are high rates of co-occurring psychological disorders in patients with Cardiac Heart Disease. Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode(29%), Dysthymic Disorder (15%), Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent (31%), Alcohol abuse […]

Jan, 10

Strong Association Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and CHD

The Heart and Soul study at University of California San Francisco found a strong association between Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Cardiac Heart Disease (CHD). The findings could not be explained by looking at either health behaviors, […]

Jan, 02

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