Men who argue with their wives are more likely to have heart disease

Men who get angry while arguing with their wives are likely to experience symptoms of chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A troubled marriage can literally lead to pain, Men's Health cited research from Northwestern University (USA). For 20 years, scientists monitored the content of conversations, facial expressions, body language and tone of voice of many couples when arguing and compared them with their health. The results showed that arguments easily cause men to have health problems.

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Specifically, 80% of men who were angry with their partners showed symptoms of cardiovascular disease such as chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath. Meanwhile, 53% of men who were calm had these problems. Dr. Claudia Haase, who led the study, said that when a person is angry, blood pressure and heart rate increase. Over time, this "wears out" the heart, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

The study also found that nearly half of the men surveyed did not show emotion, limited eye contact with their wives during arguments, and were prone to back pain and muscle tension. This rate was 23% for those who were open and clearly expressed their emotions. Researchers explained that the habit of avoiding the other person causes the body to stiffen, especially the shoulder and neck muscles, which, if repeated, leads to pain.

To change your argument habits before they take a toll on your body, Haase recommends that men take a short walk if they feel themselves getting heated. Physical activity can help you cool down and find a way to have a reasonable, stress-free conversation.

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