Ibercaja Foundation discusses the importance of taking care of cardiovascular health

Promote relevance of cardiovascular health and the importance of self-care two objectives that form the basis of the program of meetings organized by Iberkay Foundation in the Patio de la Infanta, in collaboration with Aragonese Health Research Institute (IIS Aragon).

Stress, depression and their close connection with the heart

Sixth edition of the conference Strengthening cardiovascular health Take care of yourself! began on February 29 with two presentations by Dr. Nuria Val, a specialist in family medicine, and Dr. Concepcion De La Camara, a psychiatrist University Hospital Lozano Blesa. The first looked at stress as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, as harmful as hypertension or cholesterol, and the second discussed the link between depression and people who have had a stroke. cardiovascular event.

The second meeting will take place this Thursday, March 7, and will focus on the issue of obesity stigma. During the first presentation, Dr. José Miguel Arbones, Senior Researcher Aragonese Institute of Medical Sciences (IACS) and Center Researcher Biomedical network research into the pathophysiology of obesity and nutrition (CIBEROBN), will address the false belief that obesity is caused by a lack of self-discipline. The researcher will explain that it is a chronic disease that is influenced by genetic, behavioral and environmental factors. Subsequently, Dr. Santiago Gascon, professor Psychopathology in University of Zaragozawill examine the impact of obesity on mental health, often promoted by the concept aesthetic “normality” imposed by society, which in many cases gives rise to extreme cases of discrimination and mental illness for those who suffer from it. The second day will conclude with a discussion moderated by Dr. Belén Moreno, Professor Preventive Medicine and Public Health from the University of Zaragoza.

The next meetings will be dedicated to thyroid disease, on April 18 next year, with two conferences by doctors Alejandro Sanz and Martín Laclaustra, as well as a colloquium moderated by Dr. José Manuel Lu. This sixth edition will conclude on May 9th with a day dedicated to the importance of control over healthwith two presentations by doctors Maria Antonia Sanchez and Montserrat Leon, as well as a round table moderated by Dr. Miguel Angel Guerrero.