Cardiologist and longevity expert Mario Boskis raised all alarms when speaking about chronic stress, which he compared to a boxer hitting nonstop until the body gives in. In an interview, the specialist warned that this silent scourge can double the chances of suffering a heart attack and that Argentina is the country with the most stressed adults in the world.
“Everything that starts in the mind goes down to the body,” Boskis said, explaining how sustained emotions wreak physical havoc. “Chronic stress is like a boxer hitting you little by little. Until at some point the body can’t take it anymore,” he stated.
The doctor assured that stress is no longer just a psychological problem but has become a first-line cardiovascular risk factor. According to recent studies, it can almost double the likelihood of suffering a heart attack. The most common symptoms include palpitations, sleep disorders, persistent headaches, and changes in daily habits, even in young people.
But the most serious thing, according to Boskis, is that often the person does not detect it. “Self-perception is very difficult. Often a family member or the doctor identifies it first,” he noted. It can even be confused with panic attacks: “The patient feels chest pain, thinks they are dying. That’s why you should always consult to rule out a real heart problem.”
The specialist revealed a chilling fact: Argentina has nearly 49% of adults who perceive themselves as stressed, making it number one in the world. However, he clarified that not all who feel stressed have the same cardiovascular risk. “What we have to determine is who among those who are stressed actually have a cardiovascular effect,” he emphasized.
Boskis explained that stress activates specific biological mechanisms. In acute situations, the body releases adrenaline and noradrenaline, speeding up the heart. But when it becomes chronic, cortisol is released, a hormone that raises blood pressure, increases blood sugar, promotes weight gain, and damages blood vessels. “It attacks the endothelium, the inner part of the arteries, causes inflammation, and can lead to blockages,” he detailed.
The impact of stress can be as serious as high cholesterol or hypertension. He even mentioned a striking fact: there are more heart attacks on Mondays or Sunday nights, linked to the psychosocial stress of the start of the work week.
“Chronic stress is like a boxer hitting you little by little. Until at some point the body can’t take it anymore,” Boskis concluded, leaving a clear message: measures must be taken before it is too late.
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