The Mind-Heart Connection: How Stress Affects Your Cardiovascular Health

Its American Heart Month, and on this episode of Health In Harlem we are going to focus on the "Mind-Heart Connection" as there is more information being learned about how our mental health and cardiovascular health is so intertwined. As we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, social upheaval, looming war, it's easy to feel stressed, anxious, depressed, etc. However that is not the end of the damage being done as the our mood and emotions lead to physiologic changes in our bodies that could be detrimental to our cardiovascular health and long-term health and well-being. With that said, the Health In Harlem team is here to bring awareness to this problem as well as provide realistic tips, strategies and solutions to mitigate stress and other negative emotions and improve our heart health. As always folks, please hit us up with any questions, concerns, or comments about the program.    American Heart Association: Stress and Heart Health https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/stress-and-heart-health Johns Hopkins Medicine: Risk Factors for Heart Disease: Don't Underestimate Stress https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/risk-factors-for-heart-disease-dont-underestimate-stress Harvard Health: Mindfulness Can Improve Heart Health https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/mindfulness-can-improve-heart-health