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09/09/2005
Researchers find that stress helps prevent breast cancer
A recent study has found evidence that exposure to chronic long-term stress may help to lower the risk of developing breast cancer.
While the findings of the Danish researcher group published in the British Medical Journal is contrary to other research evidence, the team believe that daily stress may help protect against breast cancer by lowering oestrogen levels.
The study, which took place in Copenhagen, examined almost 7,000 women over a 12 year period, found that those individuals experiencing high levels of stress had a 40% lower risk of getting first time primary breast cancer.
The researchers also found evidence of a dose-response relation, and that the protective effect of stress was more pronounced in women receiving hormone therapy.
However, the research team led by Dr Naja Nielsen, warned that the cumulative consequences of stress on health may be disadvantageous.
Health experts have warned that stress-induced changes in hormone balances are not typically a healthy response.
Other research indicates that stress is a contributory factor to other health problems such as heart disease.
(SP/MB)
While the findings of the Danish researcher group published in the British Medical Journal is contrary to other research evidence, the team believe that daily stress may help protect against breast cancer by lowering oestrogen levels.
The study, which took place in Copenhagen, examined almost 7,000 women over a 12 year period, found that those individuals experiencing high levels of stress had a 40% lower risk of getting first time primary breast cancer.
The researchers also found evidence of a dose-response relation, and that the protective effect of stress was more pronounced in women receiving hormone therapy.
However, the research team led by Dr Naja Nielsen, warned that the cumulative consequences of stress on health may be disadvantageous.
Health experts have warned that stress-induced changes in hormone balances are not typically a healthy response.
Other research indicates that stress is a contributory factor to other health problems such as heart disease.
(SP/MB)
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