About 30% of the world suffers from this syndrome. Here is one of the reasons why it is common - voila! health.
Chronic mental stress, similar to what quite a few Israelis are feeling right now, has significant effects on our physiological state. A new study shows a surprising connection to the metabolic syndrome that affects many people. The study carried out in the USA included 648 participants with an average age of 52.3. The main findings of the study were: Stress and metabolic dysregulation: The study revealed a clear connection between higher levels of stress experienced by the subjects and inflammation increased.