Stress not only affects mental health, but can also have significant physiological effects on the heart. Experts point out that effective stress management is essential to maintain a healthy heart and a healthier person.
Chronic stress can alter the functioning of the heart, says Dr. Joseph Franco, cardiologist at Stony Brook Heart Institute.
“It causes the release of stress hormones, such as adrenaline and epinephrine, which in the short term cause the constriction of blood vessels and the irritability of heart muscle,” he explains. “This can cause erratic heartbeat or inefficient heart functioning.”
Over time, continuous exposure to stress hormones can cause inflammation and promote the accumulation of plaque in the arteries, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease.
Dr. Franco underlines the need to understand both the immediate and prolonged impacts of stress in the body, promoting conscious attention to the body’s stress signals to strengthen the heart and improve general health.
Exercises and nutrition
«Controlling stress and mental health is not just about feeling better emotionally; It directly affects the health of the brain and the heart, ”says Gordon Gooding, LCSW, ACSW, director and founder of Gooding Wellness Group at Cold Spring Harbor.
Gooding recommends adopting healthier lifestyles, which include regular exercise, balanced nutrition, social commitment and emotional resilience.
“These changes relieve tension in the heart and blood vessels, which significantly reduces the risk of heart disease while favoring cognitive and emotional well -being,” he explains.
To reduce stress, Gooding suggests focusing on 3 areas: connection (promoting social commitment), movement (physical activity) and care (personal care).
“Take breaks, establish limits, surround yourself with positivity and allow time for relaxation helps restore the nervous system,” he says.
Outdoor activities
Striker Corbin, speaker, hypnotist and successful coach of Long Island, also highlights the importance of physical activity for better mental and physical health. It suggests exercising in the gym, hiking or skating and other outdoor activities, but make sure they are pleasant.
“The energy behind what you are doing is as valuable as the activity,” he says. Following a healthy and balanced diet low in sugar is important, he adds.
Corbin advises to control stress being more aware of oneself. It suggests adopting a daily routine that includes meditation, controlled breathing and objective visualization.
To reinforce mental clarity and acquire a positive perspective, Corbin recommends reading motivating literature, including self -help books, and writing in a newspaper. Keep a feeling of astonishment and curiosity about the world to improve perspective and reduce negativity, suggests.
Take care of your perspective. “When he begins to change his way of thinking, feeling and the actions he performs based on those thoughts and emotions, he begins to create completely different results from those he has had in the past,” says Corbin.
This healthy perspective can help promote the health of the heart, strengthen the immune system and improve their general well -being.
