Stress of Caregiving Linked to Stroke Risk

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-01-15

The stress of caring for a spouse with a disabling chronic condition increases the risk of stroke, and the increased risk is greater for husbands than for wives, a new study has found.
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Stress of Caregiving Linked to Stroke Risk

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