10 Causes of Heart Attacks
Cause #9: Stress
Persistent and chronic stress exposes the body to persistently higher levels of adrenalin and cortisol, which are otherwise known as stress hormones. Stress also increases the risk for other heart attack causes such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, physical inactivity, overeating, smoking, alcohol abuse, and drug abuse.
Maintaining a positive attitude, avoiding drug or alcohol abuse, not smoking, not drinking too much coffee, eating healthy, maintaining a balanced body weight, leading an active life, and especially relaxing every now and then are very helpful for relieving stress. Even though avoiding stress completely is impossible with the life that we all lead today, reading a good book, going for a walk, listening to music, doing yoga, or whatever else you prefer can help you relax after a long and stressful day at work.
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