January 19, 2025

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Potential for anger to negatively affect heart health: A new study

Mark A. Mahoney

I’ve had the opportunity in past columns to highlight the “positives” of practicing kindness and expressing gratitude and their benefits for health.

Today’s column will highlight the ongoing results being uncovered from a recent study which looks at how anger may affect long-term cardiovascular health through its effects on blood vessels. Much of the content here comes from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Several studies have found links between negative emotions and cardiovascular problems. The underlying mechanisms have been unclear, but impaired blood vessel function may contribute.

The inner lining of blood vessels, called the endothelium, is known to help control blood vessel dilation. Previous research suggests that faulty activity of endothelial cells may be an early step leading to atherosclerosis and other heart-related disorders.

Several studies have found links between negative emotions and cardiovascular problems.

Study on emotion and blood vessel function

A research team led by Dr. Daichi Shimbo of Columbia University set out to learn more about potential links between negative emotions and blood vessel function.

They enrolled 280 adults, ages 18 and older, in the New York City area. The average age of participants was 26. About 40% were Caucasian, 29% Hispanic/Latino, 19% Asian, and 14% Black. All were considered healthy, with no reported history of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or other serious conditions. None reported taking medications or dietary supplements.

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