According to experts, chronic stress, especially in women transitioning through perimenopause and menopause, can significantly elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Here is what doctors say about how chronic stress, hormones, and heart health are deeply intertwined in women’s lives, especially during midlife.
Dr Udgeath Dhir, Director & Head of Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, elaborates, “Persistently high cortisol tightens blood vessels, increases blood sugar, and encourages fat accumulation around the organs, all of which raise cardiovascular risk.
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