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Heart disease and heart attack are closely related as they are both cardiovascular conditions frequently studied together as outcomes of shared risk factors like sleep deprivation, anger, and negative affectivity, as evidenced by [1], [2], [3], [4], and [5].
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Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Psychology 2e OpenStax pressbooks.cuny.edu 2 facts
measurementA study of over 10,000 middle-aged London-based civil servants followed for an average of 12.5 years found that those who scored in the upper third on a test of negative affectivity were 32% more likely to experience heart disease, heart attack, or angina than those who scored in the lowest third.
measurementIn a study of over 1,000 male medical students followed from age 32 to 48, those who reported the highest levels of anger were over 6 times more likely to have had a heart attack by age 55 and 3.5 times more likely to have experienced heart disease by the same age compared to those who reported less anger.
Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu 2 facts
measurementA study of over 10,000 middle-aged London-based civil servants followed for an average of 12.5 years found that individuals who scored in the upper third on a test of negative affectivity were 32% more likely to experience heart disease, heart attack, or angina than those who scored in the lowest third.
measurementIn a study of over 1,000 male medical students followed from age 32 to 48, those who reported the highest levels of anger were over 6 times more likely to have had a heart attack by age 55 and 3.5 times more likely to have experienced heart disease by age 55 compared to those with lower anger levels (Chang et al., 2002).
Benefits of Sleep: Improved Energy, Mood, and Brain Health sleepfoundation.org 1 fact
claimGood sleep reduces inflammation that strains the cardiovascular system, while a lack of sleep is a risk factor for cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and heart disease.