Research suggests that a startling revelation can pose a danger to health whether the news is positive or negative.
Researchers from the University Clinic of Rostock, in northern Germany, say that the news or event causes the body to produce large amounts of stress hormones including adrenaline, which narrows the main arteries which supply blood to the heart. This paralyses the heart's main pumping chamber, causing a sudden change in rhythm similar to a heart attack. The victim will suddenly find it very difficult to breathe, have sharp pains in their chest and may feel very weak. Some die, although many recover if given urgent medical treatment. This happens because of a heavy emotional load; either it is the trauma of a loved one's death or the excitement of a lottery win. The heart literally breaks and it usually happens within minutes to an hour of hearing the news, scientists say. The main groups at risk are women who have just been through the menopause, as the female body reacts especially strongly to stress hormones. Source: Voice of Russia
