how does stress affect blood pressure and heart
When stress is constant, your body remains in high gear off and on for days or weeks at a time. Although the link between stress and heart disease isnât clear, chronic stress may cause some people to drink too much alcohol which can increase your blood pressure and may damage the artery walls.
Stress can also zap your energy, wreak havoc on your sleep and make you feel cranky, forgetful and out of control. A stressful situation sets off a chain of events. Your body releases adrenaline, a hormone that temporarily causes your breathing and heart rate to speed up and your blood pressure to rise.