Emotional stress more problematic for young women’s heart health than men’s
Most people are aware of a connection between stress and heart health, but what may be surprising is that stress affects men and women’s heart health differently. Researchers are just beginning to...
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Emotional stress a stronger risk factor for heart disease in women compared...
Dr. Viola Vaccarino Psychological stress can lead to a variety of readily identifiable physical symptoms (e.g., headaches, nausea), but it can also have long-term cardiovascular effects. Dr. Viola...
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Defining “culture” for use in health research
Dr. Marjorie Kagawa-Singer Dr. Marjorie Kagawa-Singer, Professor at UCLA’s School of Public Health and Asian American Studies Center, conducts research that focuses on developing standards of cultural...
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How and why culture matters in health research
Culture is generally a poorly defined variable in health research, but when accounted for in a meaningful way, research results can lead to new and important findings. Dr. Peter Guarnaccia is a member...
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A roadmap for including culture in health research
Integrating the concept of culture into health research is difficult, but as health disparities continue to grow, the need for understanding the role of culture has become a crucial element for...
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Eliminating health disparities, regardless of how groups are defined (e.g., racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, or rural vs. urban), is a key goal of the medical research community at NIH. Nestled within the...
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