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Being under constant stress may result in aggravated heart function.

Stressful experiences can trigger an inflammatory response, mainly in the coronary arteries, which is thought to be one of the mechanisms for the development of heart diseases. The way people cope with stress may affect blood cholesterol levels, which is also related to CVD events. Finally, stress hormones enhance hepatic glucose production and induce insulin resistance. Repeated stressful experiences can also cause disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract, the nervous system, and the male and female reproductive systems.