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Line 60: − − == Richard Dawkins, chronic high blood pressure and his doctors medical advice == − − ''See also:'' [[New Atheism leaders and unhealthy lifestyles]] − − According to Glenn Gandelman, MD, "A recent study indicates that angry men have higher blood pressure and increased risk of heart disease.<ref>[http://www.healthcentral.com/high-blood-pressure/c/88/15332/high/ Anger, Stress and High Blood Pressure], Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH</ref> − − As a result of the controversy relating to a Dawkins Twitter post about [[feminism]]/[[Islam]], Dawkins was disinvited to speak at the 2016 Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism (See: [[Richard Dawkins and women#Feminists cause Richard Dawkins to be disinvited to skeptic conference|Feminists cause Richard Dawkins to be disinvited to skeptic conference]]).<ref>[https://richarddawkins.net/2016/02/an-update-on-richards-condition-in-his-own-words/ An update on Richard Dawkins condition in his own words]</ref> − − Dawkins said he was very upset about being disinvited to the conference.<ref>[https://richarddawkins.net/2016/02/an-update-on-richards-condition-in-his-own-words/ An update on Richard Dawkins condition in his own words]</ref> After his disinvitation, Dawkins gave some news about his health condition after suffering a minor stroke and he mentioned that his doctors advised avoiding controversies due to his chronic high blood pressure.<ref>[https://richarddawkins.net/2016/02/an-update-on-richards-condition-in-his-own-words/ An update on Richard Dawkins condition in his own words]</ref> In recent times Dawkins has been embroiled in a number of controversies involving the topics of [[feminism]]/[[Islam]] and he has faced a significant amount of criticism from his fellow [[Philosophical skepticism|skeptics]]/liberals (see: [[Richard Dawkins and women]] and [[Richard Dawkins and Islamophobia accusations]]). − [[File:Hemant Mehta.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|[[Hemant Mehta]] ]] − Atheist [[Hemant Mehta]] reported about Dawkins' stroke and Dawkins' report that he had been once again invited to the conference: − {{cquote|It was the result of stress-related higher blood pressure, which he says he may have had as a result of recent controversy, including being booted from the NECSS conference. He added, however, that on February 5, he received a letter from conference organizers apologizing for disinviting him and asking him back to the conference.<ref>[http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/02/14/richard-dawkins-gives-update-on-his-health-in-audio-message/ Richard Dawkins Gives Update on His Health in Audio Message]</ref>}} − − ''The Guardian'' reported that Dawkins is expected to have a full recovery or near full recovery from his stroke.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/feb/12/richard-dawkins-has-stroke-on-eve-of-australia-and-new-zealand-tour Richard Dawkins stroke forces delay of Australia and New Zealand tour], ''The Guardian'', February 11, 2016</ref>
Richard Dawkins and anger (view source)
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I was crushed.<ref>[http://skepchick.org/2013/09/my-time-with-richard-dawkins-or-why-you-should-never-meet-your-idols/ My Time With Richard Dawkins (Or, Why You Should Never Meet Your Idols)] by Sarah at [[Skepchick]], September 5, 2013</ref>}}
I was crushed.<ref>[http://skepchick.org/2013/09/my-time-with-richard-dawkins-or-why-you-should-never-meet-your-idols/ My Time With Richard Dawkins (Or, Why You Should Never Meet Your Idols)] by Sarah at [[Skepchick]], September 5, 2013</ref>}}
== Theo Hobson on the angry demeanor of Richard Dawkins ==
== Theo Hobson on the angry demeanor of Richard Dawkins ==