DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard that all the stress of the holidays can lead to a heart attack. What's the link, and what can I do to reduce my risk? ANSWER: It's easy to get caught up in the stress and ...

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In movies and TV shows, heart attacks are very dramatic. They often happen at night, in the middle of a meal or in moments of high stress. But according to three cardiologists we ... Stress doesn’t just affect your mental health.

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Depression and anxiety appear to drive brain activity and nervous system responses that place additional stress on the heart, ...