The Stress Hypertension Connection: How Your Mind Affects Your Arteries
By: Mathew Kunnath John, MSW, MPhil Psychological stress directly contributes to high blood pressure by activating the body’s “fight-or-flight” response. When stressed, the brain releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that cause blood vessels to constrict, leading to a temporary spike in blood pressure. In the modern world, chronic stressors from work or finances […]
