Although, angina is often brought on by emotional stress, extreme temperatures, heavy meals, alcohol, strenuous exercise and cigarette smoking, a new study claims, tackling family worries and arguments can also elevate the risk of heart ache which can in turn lead to coronary artery [a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.] disease.

Angina is recurring acute chest pain or discomfort resulting from decreased blood supply to the heart muscle and is a common symptom for coronary heart disease. The symptoms of angina include pressure, or discomfort in the chest, mild or severe pain generally described as a feeling of a squeezing, strangling, heaviness, or suffocation sensation in the chest.

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It is a warning to bear in mind if the Christmas dinner causes family tensions to boil over. For research has shown that ­nagging from a partner significantly increases the risk of suffering angina. Dealing with worries from ­children and other family members also adds to the burden, but friends and neighbours pose little risk – unless they are argumentative.

One reason could be that stress levels rise due to the demands from family members, although individual personality could also play a role, the researchers said. Angina is a pain or discomfort in the chest and is usually caused by coronary heart disease. Some might experience focused pain only in their arm, neck, stomach or jaw. While many describe the feeling as severe tightness, others say it more resembles a dull ache. The study, published yesterday in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, involved more than 4,500 Danish men and women who were free from heart disease when the study began in 2000. They were in two groups, one aged 40 at the start and the other 50, and were followed for six years.

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Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Hussein Abdullahi has said his country’s relationship with Nigeria and the rest of the world remain cordial, adding that some forces are only bent on destabilizing its relationship with Nigeria.
He said: “Iran’s relationships with the whole countries of the world, particularly Nigeria, are friendly.

We believe in bilateral friendly relations with every and each country of the world based on mutual respect and common understanding. You can see that Iran has very cordial relations with the rest countries of the world.
“We have a very expanded relations with our neighbours. We are very active in solving the regional conflicts in the whole region around us and in the West Asia, Middle East, Central Asia and to some extent, Africa.

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Holiday shopping isn’t easy, especially when looking for the perfect present for the special someone in your life. Instead of buying him yet another tie, take your holiday gift to the next level by purchasing a present that will enhance your relationship (and your sex life) well into the New Year. New bedroom decor. One of the best ways to improve your sex life in 2011 is to give your bedroom a makeover. Consider buying soft sheets with a high-thread count (think a dark jewel tone or similarly sexy shade, and avoid pastels or girly fabrics).

Put a dimmer on your light switch so you can have mood lighting at the tip of your fingers, or buy a few candles to add instant romance. (If you are going for scented options, consider candles with hints of cucumber, banana, or cucumber, all of which have been shown to positively impact libido). If you haven’t already, you should also invest in a sturdy lock for your bedroom door. You don’t want your kids walking in on your private moments, and it’s important for them to understand that Mommy and Daddy need alone time.

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The Mental Health Foundation is emphasising the importance of strong family relationships in preventing youth suicide, following the release of suicide statistics yesterday. The Ministry of Health report, Suicide Facts, showed that in 2008, nearly 47 people a week, on average, were admitted to hospital as a result of self harm or a suicide attempt. There were 497 deaths and 2465 hospitalisations.

While the suicide rate of 11.2 deaths per 100,000 people was slightly higher than in the previous year, it was 25.6 percent lower than the peak rate in 1998. The Maori suicide rate of 13.3 per 100,000 was higher than the non-Maori suicide rate (10.6 per 100,000), but the difference was not statistically significant, the ministry said.

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Around 57% of people are concerned they will face a financial shortfall, while 37% are worried about losing their job, according to helpline charity Samaritans. Just over half of people also cited financial problems and debt as being one of their top five worries during 2010, followed by concerns about their health at 32% and problems with relationships with family and friends at 30%.

Around 28% of those questioned said domestic politics had been a major source of stress during the past year, while 26% were worried about world affairs. Three out of 10 people said 2010 had been a bad year or even their worst year ever, up from 24% who felt the same about 2009.

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Jake Gyllenhaal better watch out! And this is why: I was driving home the other night listening to Christmas music on the radio and Taylor Swift’s rendition of “Last Christmas” came on and it got me thinking….that girl is seriously screwed up when it comes to “love.” To back up my theory let’s take a good long look at her laundry list of songs written about ex-boyfriends.

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This time of the year is a joyous time, but it also can be a stressful one. Many families are cutting back on their holiday spending. For those families, it is important for parents to have an open and honest conversation with older children and family members regarding spending.

You may try to hide financial struggles from your children, however they are more than likely aware that money is tight. Keep in mind that younger children tend to not have high expectations of expensive gifts at Christmas, which can help the family budget. Children can be content with simple toys.

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In every aspect of life, the modern woman is treated in a way similar to that of men. When it comes to a modern woman, she loves to be treated equally in respect and service. In relationships, some say that feminism has all but destroyed modern love lives.

According to the latest research, the author, Donna Sozio, of a dating and relationships guide stated,”While modern women have been conditioned to ‘act like men’ in the office in order to climb the corporate ranks and to get ahead, unfortunately women have taken this same masculine attitude with them into their love life.” Donna added, “ When it comes to love, romance, attraction and chemistry – men don’t fall in love with a woman because she is an equal. Men fall in love with modern women who are their compliment: feminine, sexually available, loving and appreciative.

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The other day I met a guy who admitted that, when it comes to relationships, he's a serious commitment-phobe. Why? Because - wait for it - he'd been heartbroken by his first love (almost two years ago), and just couldn't get past the heartache and pain she'd inflicted on him. While at first I wondered what the heck his problem was (We've all been heartbroken! We've all experienced pain! Get the over it already!), I now realise that it's only normal. Because new research shows that the euphoria of your first love does indeed damage the way you enter into any future relationship … and there's nothing much you can do about it.  

So then suffice it to say that most of us are going to be mightily screwed up if we aren't still with the one with whom we first fell in love all those years ago. How bloody depressing. But, then again, the older you get, the more you realise that everyone is scarred in one way or another when it comes to romantic liaisons … and for a myriad reasons. Here are some of the ones I've recently witnessed.

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