Is there conclusive evidence that stress plays a factor in heart disease?
I think the problem with stress is it is hard to prove that stress causes problems. But the reality is that when you are stressed out you tend to eat and drink more and your blood pressure and heart rate run higher putting more pressure on the heart. People get caught up in a stress cycle as a way of life. So I believe that stress does play a role and managing stress in whatever way you can, will help manage the disease. Things like getting enough sleep and exercise are ways that help counteract stress and make you feel better overall.
