Chronic stress and depression can have serious effects on both your mind and body over time. When stress hormones like cortisol stay high for too long, they can affect almost every system in your body. This can lead to persistent headaches, nausea, high blood pressure, heart pain, and even an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Stress can also upset your stomach and intestines, leading to problems such as acid reflux, ulcers, or gastrointestinal bleeding. You should see a doctor for your physical symptoms, especially heart pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, and blood in the urine, as these may need urgent medical evaluation.

A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, usually because of a buildup of fat, cholesterol, or clots in the arteries. This stops oxygen from reaching the heart muscle, causing chest pain and damage to the heart. Symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain, pain spreading to your arm, shoulder, neck, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea, dizziness, or a feeling of anxiety or tightness in the chest. If you notice these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.

Yes, cholesterol can sometimes be hereditary, meaning it can run in families and cause high cholesterol even if you eat healthily. If your heart rate is very high, it is best to get checked by a doctor. Your liver and kidneys naturally purify your blood, so focus on eating healthy foods, staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and exercising regularly. To reduce your risk of a heart attack, keep your blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol under control, manage stress, take your prescribed medicines on time, and get regular health checkups.

Normal heart health readings include a blood pressure of around 120/80 mmHg, a resting heart rate between 60 to 100 beats per minute, total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL, and fasting blood sugar between 70 to 99 mg/dL. High blood pressure (above 140/90), high cholesterol, and high sugar levels can increase your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. A minor heart attack usually means a partial blockage in the heart's blood supply, while a major heart attack happens when a main artery is completely blocked. Both are serious and need medical care. If you ever feel chest pain, heaviness, shortness of breath, or pain spreading to your arm or jaw, get emergency help immediately. Regular check-ups, a healthy diet, exercise, and managing blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar levels can help prevent heart problems.

Heart attack is a medical emergency that needs immediate hospital care. If you or someone around you shows symptoms such as chest pain, pressure, shortness of breath, sweating, or pain spreading to the arm or jaw, call emergency services right away or go to the nearest hospital.

Heart pain or a heart attack usually happens when the blood flow to the heart is blocked, often due to cholesterol buildup, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, or an unhealthy lifestyle. To prevent this, eat a heart-healthy diet with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and limit oily or processed food. Exercise regularly, quit smoking, limit alcohol, and keep your blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol under control. Managing stress through relaxation, yoga, or hobbies also helps protect your heart. Go for routine check-ups to monitor your heart health.