The Great Recession, from late 2007 to mid-2009, was associated with heightened cardiovascular risk factors, including increased blood pressure and glucose levels, according to a new UCLA-led study. The conditions were especially pronounced among older homeowners and people still in the work force, two groups that may have been especially vulnerable to the stresses this recession brought about. Learn more about this study of MESA data by clicking the link below.

http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/great-recession-heightened-cardiovascular-risk-factors-study-finds