Heart Disease Wellness
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in America; heart disease is a disorder of the blood vessels of the heart that can lead to heart attack. A heart attack happens when an artery becomes blocked, preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart.
Stress is a risk factor for heart disease, studies have shown the relationship between stress and elevated cholesterol that contributes to hardening of the arteries; studies have shown that stressful conditions can cause cholesterol to soar by as much as 30 percent.
In a 2014 study conducted by a University of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Peter Gianaros found that negative stressful emotions contributes to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) by raising the levels of inflammatory causing chemicals in the body.
Yes, stress is a major contributor to heart disease: experiencing emotional or physical stress causes an increase in heart rate, elevation of blood pressure, and release of stress hormones. All these result in a greater workload for the heart which can be dangerous.
Stress can cause a heart attack, sudden cardiac death, heart failure, or arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) in persons who may not even know they have heart disease.
Individuals with congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, known arrhythmias, or other heart or blood vessel diseases should avoid emotional stress whenever possible and learn to manage the effects of stress.
Currently, most hospital cardiac rehabilitation programs don't offer stress management. Many studies have shown that stress reduction training can be significantly helpful to people recovering after a heart attack or heart surgery.
Patients who received stress management psycho-social skills showed greater reductions in psychological distress, but also had lower blood pressure, heart rate, and cholesterol levels.
In one study patients who received stress management training were over 40% less likely to die and were 65% less likely to have a recurrent coronary event.
Kenny Anderson is a Certified Diplomate in Psychotherapy & Stress Management Consultant, Mr. Anderson specializes in heart-centered wellness psycho-education and heart-specific relaxation methods.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in America; heart disease is a disorder of the blood vessels of the heart that can lead to heart attack. A heart attack happens when an artery becomes blocked, preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart.
Stress is a risk factor for heart disease, studies have shown the relationship between stress and elevated cholesterol that contributes to hardening of the arteries; studies have shown that stressful conditions can cause cholesterol to soar by as much as 30 percent.
In a 2014 study conducted by a University of Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Peter Gianaros found that negative stressful emotions contributes to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) by raising the levels of inflammatory causing chemicals in the body.
Yes, stress is a major contributor to heart disease: experiencing emotional or physical stress causes an increase in heart rate, elevation of blood pressure, and release of stress hormones. All these result in a greater workload for the heart which can be dangerous.
Stress can cause a heart attack, sudden cardiac death, heart failure, or arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) in persons who may not even know they have heart disease.
Individuals with congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, known arrhythmias, or other heart or blood vessel diseases should avoid emotional stress whenever possible and learn to manage the effects of stress.
Currently, most hospital cardiac rehabilitation programs don't offer stress management. Many studies have shown that stress reduction training can be significantly helpful to people recovering after a heart attack or heart surgery.
Patients who received stress management psycho-social skills showed greater reductions in psychological distress, but also had lower blood pressure, heart rate, and cholesterol levels.
In one study patients who received stress management training were over 40% less likely to die and were 65% less likely to have a recurrent coronary event.
Kenny Anderson is a Certified Diplomate in Psychotherapy & Stress Management Consultant, Mr. Anderson specializes in heart-centered wellness psycho-education and heart-specific relaxation methods.