Stress is one of the leading causes of heart problems. The Pennsylvania Psychological Association offers these tips for a healthier heart:
- Identify unhealthy behaviors that increase your risk of heart disease and develop action plans for dealing with them.
- Avoid trying to fix every problem at once.
- Make time for yourself two or three times a week, even if it’s only 10 minutes.
- Ask those who care about you and/or a psychologist for support with the challenge of managing behaviors you want to eliminate.