United States – Recent findings from a study led by Dr. Daichi Shimbo at Columbia University Irving Medical Center provide compelling evidence linking chronic anger to persistent vascular narrowing, heightening the long-term risk of cardiac illness, as reported by HealthDay.
He said, “If you are a person with constant bad temper, you are having chronic injuries to your vessel walls,” Dr. Daichi Shimbo said, a cardiologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City.
Anger Management as a Preventative Measure
Laurie Friedman Donze, representing the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, underscores the urgent need for promoting anger management interventions to mitigate the risk of heart disease, acknowledging the potential role of emotional well-being in overall cardiovascular health.
Study Findings and Participant Profile
Published in the esteemed Journal of the American Heart Association, the comprehensive study involved 280 healthy adults residing in New York City, focusing on individuals under 74 years old with no history of significant heart risk factors, providing invaluable insights into the intersection of emotional states and vascular health.
Exploring Mechanisms and Future Directions
Dr. Shimbo’s research team seeks to demystify the possible pathways that mediate the connection of chronic anger to vascular disorder and in turn, encourage further investigations into the therapeutic effects of positive emotional states in preventing the aggravation of anger on cardiovascular function, as reported by HealthDay.
Promoting Holistic Well-being
To provide more insight into the work, HealthDay brings forward the role of a holistic method of anger management, recommending practices like yoga, deep breathing, and cognitive behavioral therapy which have shown to be effective for the wellness of both the mind and the body.