01/03/2026
Are you ready to protect your heart by managing stress? Research highlights how psychosocial stress can significantly impact cardiovascular health!
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A global study of 118,706 adults across 21 countries, featured in JAMA Network Open, examined how stress affects heart disease, stroke, and overall mortality:
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๐ง Adults experiencing high stress, including work/home stress, major life events, or financial worries, had 22% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, 24% higher risk of coronary heart disease, and 30% higher risk of stroke.
๐ฏ High stress was also linked to 17% higher all-cause mortality, with men showing the strongest associations for heart disease and stroke.
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The findings are clear: chronic stress isnโt just mental โ it affects your heart.
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โจ Here are some strategies to protect your heart from stress:
โ๏ธ Track your stressors daily and identify what triggers tension ๐
โ๏ธ Practice stress-relief techniques like meditation, walking, or spending time in nature ๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Prioritize sleep, exercise, and balanced nutrition ๐๏ธ๐ฅฆ๐ช
โ๏ธ Seek professional support if stress feels chronic or overwhelming ๐ง
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๐ฅ Your heart deserves protection.
Less tension. More resilience.
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Start managing your stress and supporting your heart health today!
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Read more about how stress affects cardiovascular health!
PMID: 34910150