New research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry found that experiencing a major life event in the last year increased the risk for a stroke 4 times. A high score on a stressful event scale doubled the risk for stroke, as did a current or previous history of smoking. Interestingly, the intake of two or more energy drinks per day also doubled the risk for stroke. In this case I think you'd also have to examine why people would be consuming two energy drinks a day. There are probably other issues going on that contribute to the risk of stroke, and not necessarily the energy drink alone. In a June 23, 2012 post I wrote about another study linking chronic stress and stroke. Ways to deal with chronic stress include working in some downtime daily. This may be sitting quietly listening to music, or mediation. Exercise is also very helpful in dealing with chronic stress.
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