Stress can negatively impact the heart in several ways. When you experience stress, your body releases stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, which can increase your heart rate and blood pressure.
Cardiovascular disease has an annual estimated cost of $363.4 billion in the United States and is the leading cause of death globally (Meinhausen et al., 2022).
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing a person’s risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. A combination of…