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Constant stress can take a toll on one's health. When a person is under too much stress for long periods of time, higher levels of the hormone cortisol end up in the bloodstream. This puts you at a higher risk for depression, heart disease and digestive problems. It will also result in adverse effects on your diabetes.

According to the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety, patients with anxiety had a significantly higher mean DBP than controls (P = 0.03), although this did not significantly raise the risk for isolated diastolic hypertension. These results remained after subjects using hypertension medication were excluded.

Very interesting news about the study presented this week at the American Diabetes Association’s 69th Annual Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. The popular diabetes drug metformin may contribute to vitamin B12 deficiency, according to a new study. Read the complete story at:  WebMD