London: A new study suggests that people who are moody and worry all the time have a higher risk of developing heart disease.
A team led by Queen Mary University of London examined the heart scans of 36,309 people to find out the relationship between mental health and cardiovascular performance.
According to research, personality traits such as anxiety and irritability are associated with early signs of heart aging.
According to experts, the research findings suggest that people at risk for mental health problems may benefit from trying to reduce future heart problems.
Personality traits called neuroticism (including unstable mood, excessive worry, anxiety, irritability, and sadness) were assessed using a personality questionnaire.
Research has shown a tendency for neuroticism personality traits to be associated with smaller and less efficient ventricles, severe myocardial fibrosis and severe arterial stiffness (stiffening of the arteries).
The association between the two was found to be unrelated to traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (such as smoking and obesity). This relationship was found to be stronger in men than in women.
In a study published in the European Heart Journal, the team said the findings highlight the link between mental health and cardiovascular health and support strategies to improve mental health in the general population.
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