According to a recent study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality, heart disease and Outcomes, work stress can have a negative impact on men’s heart health, particularly when the difficult working conditions are not matched with adequate pay. The study found conflicting results regarding how work stress affects women. 6,500 white-collar workers in Canada were the subjects of the study, which had a 45-year-old average age. (See also: Women may encounter heart attack warning signals weeks in advance on World Heart Day 2023.)
Male heart disease risk is doubled by work stress; follow these vital heart health guidelines
Workplace stress can also cause plaque to form and blood pressure to rise, both of which can have an impact on the heart. Exercise, meditation, and stress-relieving activities can help prevent heart problems brought on by stress.(Freepik)
Workplace stress can also cause plaque to form and blood pressure to rise, both of which can have an impact on the heart. Exercise, meditation, and stress-relieving activities can help prevent heart problems brought on by stress.
Why males are more susceptible to stress at work
Men may be more susceptible to some types of work-related stress, which can occasionally raise the risk of cardiac problems. Everyone responds to stress in a unique way, and other factors like heredity, lifestyle, and general health have a significant impact on heart health, according to Dr. Subhendu Mohanty, Head Cardiologists at Sharda Hospital.
“Men and women frequently work in settings and occupations that are different from one another. Men may be more susceptible to chronic stress in some specific professions with high levels of stress, such as those in finance, law enforcement, etc., due to the demands of the job or the corporate culture, adds Dr. Mohanty.
“Men are particularly susceptible to the effects of chronic work-related stress on cardiac disease. Medical experts have serious concerns about this phenomena. Long-term stress causes a series of physiological reactions that increase the risk of hypertension, inflammation, and cardiovascular problems.
According to Dr. Puneet Varma, Consultant – Adult Cardiology, Narayana Health City Bangalore, it is vital for people to understand the significance of controlling stress through lifestyle modifications, exercise, and seeking support.
“A recent study demonstrating the potential doubling of heart disease risk in men reinforces the significance of tackling this issue, which highlights the relationship between work-related stress and its detrimental influence on health. According to Dr. Amar Singhal, Senior Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist, Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, this research reveals a worrying association that needs immediate attention from both individuals and institutions.
“Stress, particularly chronic stress, can result in a number of harmful physiological reactions in the body, such as raised blood pressure, inflammation, and unhealthy lifestyle decisions like poor food and inactivity. These elements may work together to raise the risk of heart disease in the context of men’s heart health, continues Dr. Singhal.
