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When the Mind Breaks, So Can the Heart

Large study finds mental and heart Health are closely linked.
When the Mind Breaks, So Can the Heart
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Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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While mental health and heart health are often treated as separate issues, the two may be more closely linked than many people realize.

A review published in JAMA Psychiatry that drew data from more than 22 million people across 25 studies found that several mental health conditions were associated with higher rates of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) over time.
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Author
Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.