LAST UPDATED : Jan 16, 2020, 04:30 AM IST
- Burnout linked to irregular heartbeat
A prolonged state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion — or burnout — is associated with a potentially deadly heart rhythm disturbance, according to a study which may lead to new interventions to reduce workplace stress. According to WHO, this type of exhaustion is a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.
- Drinking less often may be important to protect against atrial fibrillation: Study
Dr Jong-Il Choi, the study author from Korea University College, said: "Recommendations about alcohol consumption have focused on reducing the absolute amount rather than the frequency. Our study suggests that drinking less often may also be important to protect against atrial fibrillation."
- Frequent drinking more dangerous than infrequent binge drinking: Study
Do you consume alcohol frequently, or in portions? A new study shows that drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently is linked with a higher likelihood of atrial fibrillation than infrequent binge drinking. The study was published in the journal 'EP Europace', a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).