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Daily stress becomes a silent health risk
A new UK study has highlighted the impact of chronic stress caused by daily life, leading to permanent structural changes in the heart and increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study, which involved about 480,000 adults in the United Kingdom, found that chronic inflammation linked to social status, psychological distress, and lifestyle causes thickening of the heart walls, reduced chamber size, and weakened heart filling, all developing silently and threatening long-term heart health. The results indicated that higher inflammation levels raise the likelihood of heart problems by 43%, and the study connects inflammation to smoking, obesity, and poverty, with a strong association with social and psychological factors. Risks can be reduced through lifestyle improvements, such as quitting smoking, managing obesity, and using medications that target inflammation. Blood tests and genetic analyses help identify those most at risk for early protection.
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