
26/02/2025
February is Heart Health Month.
A time to recognize the vital connection between mental well-being and heart health (cardiovascular).
Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression can contribute to high blood pressure, inflammation, and an increased risk of heart disease. Emotional distress can also trigger unhealthy behaviors like poor diet, lack of exercise, and substance use, further affecting heart health.
One powerful example of this mind-heart connection is *Takotsubo cardiomyopathy*, or *broken heart syndrome*. This condition occurs when extreme emotional stress—such as grief, shock, or even intense happiness—causes the heart’s left ventricle to weaken, leading to symptoms that mimic a heart attack, such as chest pain and shortness of breath. While typically temporary, severe cases can lead to complications like heart failure, proving that emotional pain can have real physical effects.
Click the link to read the full article.
https://roots.gr/en/2025/02/25/heart-health-and-broken-heart-syndrome/