The Connection Between Mental Health and Vascular Health: How Stress Impacts Your Circulatory System
Mental health and vascular health are intricately connected. Chronic stress, anxiety, and depression can wreak havoc on your circulatory system, increasing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Stress triggers the release of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare your body for a "fight or flight" response. While helpful in short [...]
