This article is part ofHealth Divide: Heart Disease Risk Factors, a destination in our Health Divide series.
Verywell Health: How does stress impact heart disease risk?
Dr. Shepherd:Stressplays a big part in any disease state involving inflammation.
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Therefore, stress is a big risk factor for a number of health conditions, including heart disease.
This creates even more barriers to living heart-healthy.
That disease then becomes a genetic risk factor over time.
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