By Geoff Michaels, April 21st, 2013
A team of researchers has studied and found no link between stress levels, and the overall risk of developing multiple sclerosis. The study was conducted and led by Trond Riise from the University of Bergen in Norway and focused on data from the Nurses Health Study, specifically nurses between the ages of 24 and 55.
For the purpose of the study, nurses were surveyed, questioned in regards to their levels of stress, what type of stress they have gone through, etc.
They then looked at their medical history, including whether or not they have developed multiple sclerosis.
What researchers found was that stress levels had absolutely no impact on the overall risk of developing the disease.
This is a major study as it has been long-believed that stress may indeed play a role in the overall risk factor of the disease’s development.
What researchers found was that stress levels had absolutely no impact on the overall risk of developing the disease.
This is a major study as it has been long-believed that stress may indeed play a role in the overall risk factor of the disease’s development.
Following this study though, it has been confirmed that stress can certainly be ruled out when looking at multiple sclerosis risk factors.
Researchers stated that they removed all other variables, taking into account varying ages, ethnic backgrounds, etc.
The study has been published in the journal Neurology.
source: Newsfix
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