Anger is a powerful emotion that can be triggered by pain, frustration or disappointment. One person can experience anger very differently from the next, depending on:
Anger is a normal and unavoidable human emotion that can range from a slight annoyance to hostility and rage. When well managed, anger and irritation have very few detrimental health or interpersonal consequences. But when anger gets out of control, it can alienate family, friends and co-workers. It can also have a detrimental effect on your health.
Anger is a powerful emotion that can stem from frustration or disappointment, and it can be expressed differently, ranging from slight annoyance to hostility and rage.
A US study published in 2007 suggested that middle-aged pre-hypertensive men who have high levels of anger are at increased risk of developing heart health problems. The study gave men a trait anger ranking, with the higher the score, the greater the tendency to display anger across a range of situations. High trait anger scores were associated with a 90 per cent increase in the risk of progression to more serious heart health problems.
The researchers also noted that previous studies have shown a relationship between high levels of anger and heart disease development.
Treating anger and stress may help to slow the progression of heart-related illness. Anger management is a good lifestyle strategie that may help to help control anger.
Learning how to constructively deal with anger has the potential to benefit your physical and emotional health. Consider the following strategies to help keep your anger under control
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