😡Anger can cause blood vessels to constrict, leading to increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
😢Negative emotions like sadness and anxiety also contribute to the risk of heart disease.
🚦The effects of anger on blood vessel function peak about 40 minutes after the anger episode.
⚠️Stress hormones, inflammation, and blood clots triggered by anger can damage blood vessels.
💡Behavioral therapy and lifestyle changes can help control anger and improve cardiovascular health.
Why does anger increase the risk of heart attacks?
—When you get angry, your body's fight-or-flight response is activated, causing blood vessels to constrict. This can lead to problems with blood vessel dilation, inflammation, and blood clotting, all of which increase the risk of heart attack.
Do other negative emotions, like sadness and anxiety, also contribute to heart disease?
—Yes, negative emotions such as sadness and anxiety can also increase the risk of heart disease.
When do the effects of anger on blood vessel function peak?
—The effects of anger on blood vessel function peak about 40 minutes after the anger episode.
What are some other ways that anger affects the body?
—In addition to affecting blood vessels, anger can also impact breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Can anger management and lifestyle changes improve cardiovascular health?
—Yes, behavioral therapy and lifestyle changes can help control anger and improve cardiovascular health.
00:00A new study reveals that anger can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart disease.
00:32When you get angry, your body's fight-or-flight response gets activated, causing blood vessels to constrict.
01:02The effects of anger on blood vessel function peak about 40 minutes after the anger episode.
02:13Stress hormones, inflammation, and blood clots triggered by anger can damage blood vessels.
02:52Behavioral therapy and lifestyle changes can help control anger and improve cardiovascular health.
