Let go of anger to live long and healthy

Emotions are fleeting but play an important role in the development of each person, especially negative emotions. In some cases, negative emotions are the driving force to start the healing process after trauma. However, as people age and often face health problems, negative emotions cause physical and cognitive decline.

AbovePsychology and Aging, Canadian scientists said they surveyed the emotions of 200 people aged 59 to 93. The results showed that people aged 80 and older who regularly experienced negative emotions such as anger had high levels of body inflammation. Inflammation is a normal sign, occurring when the body fights damage, but if it occurs frequently, it will seriously affect health. Compared to people who are less angry, angry people also have at least one more disease, such as cancer or cardiovascular problems.

According to Carsten Wrosch, professor of psychology at Concordia University (Canada), anger not only does not solve any problems but also makes people more stressed, even leading to physiological dysfunction.

Previously, another study in the journalAmerican Journal of Geriatric Psychiatryalso pointed out the connection between emotions and health. Specifically, people who think optimistically, are resilient, and altruistic often have better health than those who are often depressed.

Although it is difficult to control emotions, people can learn to regulate them. To reduce anger, the American Psychological Association recommends relaxation and stress-relieving methods such as breathing exercises and yoga. In addition, you should use your words appropriately, improve your communication skills and stay away from negative things in life.