THE PHYSIOLOGICAL IMPACT OF CHRONIC WORRY ON HEART RATE PATTERNS
Anticipation of threat, a central element in the experience of worry, triggers either the “fight or flight” response or the freezing reaction. This intricate interplay of defense mechanisms is crucial in understanding how chronic worry affects the body. The prolonged nature of worry leads to a persistent release of stress hormones within the body. This […]
HOW DOES ANXIETY AFFECT HEART HEALTH?
Investigating the link between anxiety disorders and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Measures of blood pressure and heart rate variability help understand this association.