02/13/2026
Stress isn't just in your head. It's in your heart, literally.
Research shows:
- Higher stress hormones increase cardiovascular disease risk by 63%
- Chronic stress accelerates atherosclerosis (artery hardening)
- Stress triggers inflammatory responses that damage blood vessels
Your body doesn't separate mental stress from physical stress. It responds to both the same way.
The nervous system is the bridge. And the spine is where that bridge lives.
Managing stress isn't optional. It's cardiovascular care.