Destructive Anger Increases Risk of Heart Disease

September 7, 2010
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Abundant evidence suggest anger can be damaging – both emotionally and physically – but the type of anger can make a difference in the health risks. For example, a  recent study classified anger into three categories:

  • Constructive anger – discussing to resolve the situation
  • Destructive anger justification – blaming others for one’s anger
  • Destructive anger rumination – brooding over an anger-inducing incident.

According to the research results, “higher levels of destructive anger justification was associated with a 31% increased risk of CHD (coronary heart disease) in both sexes.” In addition, destructive anger justification was also “predicted CHD incidence.”

The moral to this story seems clear: It’s better to forgive than induce your own heart disease.

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3 Responses to “ Destructive Anger Increases Risk of Heart Disease ”

  1. medicine on March 24, 2012 at 12:13 am

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  2. Neil on August 15, 2011 at 8:02 am

    Chalk anger up to another cardiac risk factors. The increase in stress causes an increase in blood pressure and adrenaline. The increase causes an increase in heart rate causing extra stress and strain on the heart.

  3. Neil on August 15, 2011 at 8:00 am

    Chalk anger up to another cardiac risk factors. The increase in stress causes an increase in blood pressure and adrenaline. The increase causes an increase in heart rate causing extra stress and strain on the heart.

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