Understand the relationship between unmanaged stress and heart disease and learn several useful management techniques to reduce the stress in your life.
Lower your risk: Control stress. When you're stressed, your heartbeat speeds up and your blood pressure skyrockets. The next time you feel tension taking over, sit back and look at what's bothering you.
Healthy Living After a Heart Attack: Reducing Stress
Too much stress can increase your risk of a heart attack. Learn how to recognize when you're under chronic, dangerous stress and what steps you can take to reduce the amount of stress in your daily life.