Irritability, confusion, anger, and depression are likely, theAmerican Stroke Associationsays.
Forgetfulness is common, as well.
And this study isnt the first to connect strong, negative emotions to stroke risk.
When a person is under stress, it causes their body to increase sympathetic nervous system activity.
Think flight or fight response, he says.
I dont want people to panic every time they have an argument with someone.
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I dont want people to panic every time they have an argument with someone, she says.
Its not that your blood pressure goes up, and then you have a stroke.
The brain is adjustable, Dr. Marsh says.
Evidence points toward chronic anger, anxiety, stress, and depression causing more problems.
Interestingly, the aforementioned healthy behaviors will likely also help with mental and emotional health.
Studies have suggested that exercise can combat depression, chronic stress, and anxiety.
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