(February 24, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From Denmark - According to research in The Lancet, the risk of epilepsy lasts for years after a traumatic brain injury. In a study of over 78,000 people, researchers found that after a decade or more, those that had suffered a mild brain injury had 1.5 times the risk of epilepsy,  compared to those that had not suffered such an injury. Those that had suffered a severe brain injury had nearly 4.5 times the risk.
 
From New Haven - According to research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, anger management could save your life. In a study of 62 patients fitted with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), researchers found that electrical changes induced by anger predicted future heart arrhythmias. Therapies which help patients control negative emotions may reduce the risk for arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.

And finally, from the UK - According to research in the British Medical Journal, healthy lifestyle behaviors can lower the risk of stroke. In a study of 20,000 people, researchers observed four healthy behaviors: nonsmoking, not sedentary, moderate alcohol consumption and optimal vitamin C concentrations. There was a steady increase in the risk of stroke for those who adhered to three, two, one or none of these behaviors, compared to those that adhered to all four.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.