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A state of sadness dominates the artistic community in Egypt, after the death of the young artist, Ahmed Qandil, today, Monday, at the age of 36, as a result of a heart attack.
Before his death, Qandil went through a bad psychological state after the death of his mother, who passed away 7 months ago, and this became clear from his posts on his personal accounts on social networking sites, which made some believe that he died of grief for her.
In the following report, The Consulto reviews the relationship between grief and heart attack, according to the American Heart Association and the NHS.
The relationship between grief and heart attack
Sadness, a common symptom of depression, not only affects mood, but also causes some physiological changes in the body, such as increased heart rate and high blood pressure.
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Heart rate increases and blood pressure rises in a depressed patient, as a result of high levels of the hormone cortisol in the blood, which over time may cause a heart attack or stroke.
Moreover, a depressed patient may commit wrong habits that make him more susceptible to coronary heart disease, especially a heart attack, most notably:
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Overeating.
– Lack of exercise.
Heavy smoking.
Drinking alcoholic beverages.
Too little or too much sleep.
There is another disease that may be caused by grief, and it shares some symptoms with a heart attack, such as chest pain and shortness of breath, which is broken heart syndrome. For more details about it, click here.
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Tips for overcoming depression
Depression can be overcome, and then prevented from affecting heart health, by following the following guidelines:
Stay in touch with friends and family, as social isolation increases the risk of depression.
Walking for 30 minutes a day, as it helps improve mood and reduce depression.
– Eat vegetables and fruits, to supply the body with dietary fiber, which helps curb appetite.
Eat mood-enhancing foods, such as bananas, dark chocolate, and fatty fish.
Seek help from a mental health professional to obtain appropriate antidepressants.
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2023-07-03 19:03:35
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