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What is the impact of Psychological Health on Heart Disease?

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  Blood pressure and cholesterol levels have historically been the focus of treatment for heart disease. These are well-known risk factors for heart disease that are quite simple to assess. However, there is emerging evidence that one's mental health and well-being, can play a destructive or protective role in one's heart health. Depression has been associated in research to a 30% increased risk of having a heart attack and a more than 40% increased risk of stroke or high blood pressure, all of which are major risk factors for heart disease, says Dr Ranjit Jagtap , a cardiothoracic surgeon in Pune. The Ram Mangal Heat Foundation performs several heart surgeries, with Aditi Jagtap Pune who is in charge of health-care administration. She also ensures that a medical facility follows effective and efficient procedures. Similarly, work stress has a link to increase in 40% risk of heart disease and events. Other types of stress, such as financial difficulties, problematic re...