It is the biopsychosocial model of our lives at its best. We all have heard that tension and stress can cause serious health damages. But until now, there was not much scientific evidence for it.
A recent study done in the Journal of American College of Cardiology have linked anger with irregular heartbeats called arrhythmia. The study took 62 patients who have heart disease and have implanted heart defibrillators (ICD). These devices detect irregular heartbeats in these individuals and gives the heart an electrical shock to prevent further serious conditions. It found irregular heartbeats among those who recounted recent stressful events.
U.S.News reports how anger can can also lead to sudden heart failures.
People who have a history of arrhythmia are encouraged to control their emotions in order to prevent sudden heart failures.
In one of my psychology classes, I learned of those who have type A personalities. People who have this type of personality are always on the run, get irritable easily, and are perpetually prepared to response through fight or flight. Type A personalities on average have a higher chance of developing heart attacks or hemorrhages in their 30's or 40's.
Even though we all face stressful situations at some points of our lives, we have the mental capacity to react differently and control our instinctive response.
I have to say that your blogs are always informative and relevant to the health in today's society. This has to be the best blog i've read so far and after reading it, i will definately take into consideration the way i control my emotions. I'm sure we all have to live a long happy and healthy life.
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