The Impact of Anger on Blood Vessels

😡Anger, but not sadness or anxiety, has been shown to reduce the ability of blood vessels to dilate.

❤️The negative effects of anger on blood vessels only last for up to 40 minutes.

🩺Anger can potentially increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke, or kidney disease over time.

⏰The study conducted at Columbia University involved 280 adults who were randomly assigned to recall feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, or remain neutral for eight minutes.

🧪Research shows that anger-induced stiffness in blood vessels can be a result of reduced ability to dilate.

Does anger have a lasting effect on blood vessels?

—The negative effects of anger on blood vessels only last for up to 40 minutes.

Can sadness or anxiety also impact blood vessels?

—No, the study found that only anger, not sadness or anxiety, reduced the ability of blood vessels to dilate.

Are there any long-term health risks associated with anger and blood vessels?

—Yes, frequent and intense anger can potentially increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke, or kidney disease over time.

How was the study conducted?

—The study involved 280 adults who were randomly assigned to recall feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, or remain neutral for eight minutes.

What is the mechanism behind anger-induced stiffness in blood vessels?

—Research suggests that reduced ability of blood vessels to dilate can result in stiffness when experiencing anger.

00:00During a vulnerable time, additional depression screening and support may be needed.

00:06Keeping anger in check is important for overall well-being, even when venting feels good.

00:18A study conducted at Columbia University found that anger, but not sadness or anxiety, reduces the ability of blood vessels to dilate.

00:32The negative effects of anger on blood vessels can potentially lead to heart attacks, stroke, or kidney disease over time.

00:44Anger can make blood vessels stiffer, affecting their ability to dilate.

00:51The study involved 280 adults who were randomly assigned to recall feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, or remain neutral for eight minutes.

00:47The effects of anger on blood vessels only last for up to 40 minutes.

00:50Frequent and intense anger can potentially increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke, or kidney disease over time.