Chronic Stress May Be Quietly Changing Your Heart. Massive Study Shows How
Summary
A large study in the UK found that long-term inflammation linked to stress, economic status, and lifestyle can slowly change the heart. These changes raise the chance of heart attacks and strokes, even before any symptoms appear.Key Facts
- The study analyzed health data from 480,000 adults in the UK using blood tests and heart imaging.
- People with the highest levels of a blood inflammation marker (GlycA) had a 43% higher risk of heart attack and stroke than those with the lowest levels.
- Chronic stress, poor socioeconomic conditions, smoking, and obesity are connected to higher inflammation.
- Some people have genetic factors that can make them more or less affected by inflammation.
- Heart changes from inflammation can happen years before symptoms like chest pain or stroke occur.
- There are no current drugs to treat this type of inflammation, but healthy weight and diet may help reduce it.
- Mental health problems and heart disease might be linked through hidden, long-term inflammation.
- Researchers suggest social factors play a big role in heart health and should be addressed in public health efforts.
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