Fits of Anger Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

People recalling memories that made them feel angry for eight minutes had impaired blood vessel dilation for up to 40 minutes after doing so, a new study found.

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You know the saying, “Let bygones be bygones?”

It turns out it might save your life—or at least your heart health. According to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, anger may negatively affect the blood vessels’ ability to relax, impairing proper blood flow and putting a person at risk of developing atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases.