A study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, led by Dr. Daichi Shimbo, notes that recalling angry memories can cause temporary blood vessel constriction.

This constriction has been linked to an increased risk of long-term heart disease, similar to the impacts of atherosclerosis.

The research involved 280 healthy adults, demonstrating the significant effect of anger on blood vessel dilation.

The findings suggest that anger management strategies like exercise, yoga, deep breathing, and cognitive behavioral therapy could help reduce heart disease risk.

The study raises the possibility that positive emotions might offset the harmful effects of anger on heart health, underlining the importance of emotional regulation.

Funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, the study is crucial for understanding the relationship between emotional health and heart disease.