When you visit your doctor, one of the first things they check is your blood pressure. Even pharmacies and grocery stores have machines to let you measure it. So it must be important, right? But what do those numbers really mean?
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The connection between mental health and heart disease is nothing new to health care professionals. Doctors have long known that behaviors associated with certain mental health disorders can increase the risk of heart disease, but that might not be the whole story. Research now shows that the connection between mental health and heart disease could be physiological as well as behavioral.
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Yoga seems to be more popular than ever. If you haven't tried it by now, you probably know someone who has or have heard of its benefits. Yoga is a mind and body practice, often involving movement, breathing exercises, and a focus on thought.
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It's not hard to see that stress can affect your heart. That can make you wonder: Does lots of stress over time (long-term stress) lead to heart disease? There seems to be a link between long-term stress and developing heart disease.
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If your family has a history of heart problems, you might wonder if these issues are inherited. Scientists now know that many common heart disorders can run in families. But what does this mean for you?
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Visiting a cardiologist for the first time might seem daunting, but detecting a problem and taking early steps to treat it greatly increases your chances of living a longer, healthier life.
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