People who worry a lot are more prone to cancer.

A British study indicates that excessive worrying not only affects mental health but also increases your risk of dying from cancer.

According to Men's Health, analyzing data from 15,000 Britons, scientists at the University of Cambridge (UK) found that men with anxiety disorders had twice the risk of dying from cancer within 15 years compared to the general population. Under the influence of stressful psychological states, this group also exercised less and were more likely to develop additional cancer-related illnesses.

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Explaining this phenomenon, Dr. Olivia Remes, the lead researcher, suggests that prolonged anxiety causes stress hormones like cortisol to increase. This hinders the cells' ability to repair DNA, creating opportunities for cancerous cells to form and promoting the development of tumors or cancerous mutations.

Dr. Remes believes further research is needed to confirm the link between anxiety and cancer. He advises people with anxiety disorders to seek help from family, friends, and doctors as early as possible. Characteristic signs of the disorder include uncontrollable anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and insomnia. Depending on the case, patients may receive cognitive behavioral therapy, anti-anxiety medication, or a combination of both.

According to VNE