Stress and the Heart: The Cost We Don’t Talk About

On Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley for a timely conversation about heart health — and the very real impact stress is having on Australians. With cost-of-living pressures weighing heavily on so many people, Gerald explains how ongoing stress can quietly increase the risk of heart disease. Financial stress, work pressure, relationship changes, even retirement — it all adds up, and for some people the effects can be serious. Gerald breaks it down in practical terms: why stress shouldn’t be ignored, why heart disease doesn’t discriminate by age, and why checking in with your GP matters. Things like blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep, diet, and stress levels all play a role — and getting a clear picture can help draw a line in the sand before problems escalate. Listen now on Stars & Stories. ----more---- Stars and Stories Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland. Learn more: https://blackstarradio.com.au   Meet Gerald Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist. Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations.    He is co-hosts the House of Wellness radio program heard each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network live across Australia.  Gerald is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.  Gerald’s passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age.  Contact: https://www.geraldquigley.com/contact