Preventing Hair Loss: Tips for Managing Diabetes and Diet
A new study has linked hair appearance to a possible cardiac event. Researchers found that stress hormones in our hair can predict the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke, and the likelihood increases to more than three times in those aged 57 and younger. The study tested long-term levels of hair cortisol in the scalp, as well as the long-term levels of its inactive form, hair cortisone, to determine if they can be used as markers to indicate the presence or severity of stress in individuals. The study hopes that hair analysis may eventually be useful as a test that can help doctors determine those at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease.