Being angry can kill you.

Well, I’m an angry man, and so this comes from the heart.

Anger is stressful and that stress can kill you.  It killed my friend Gerry.  He was trying to help, trying to do the right thing, but someone wouldn’t listen.  Again and again.  Then after a morning of stubbornness from those he was helping, he lost his temper, had a heart attack and died.  I still miss his counsel and friendship.

Take a breath and walk away.  Then come back to the problem.  If it’s bad traffic, just sit and breath.  If it’s noisy brats, just walk away, and breath.  After a while alternative solutions will present themselves and your heart will be better for it.

The message is mostly for men, though women can suffer too.  So guys – chill out, and girls – don’t be like guys!

Here are some of the usual tips:

  • Eat healthily
  • Exercise regularly
  • Keep a healthy weight
  • Give up smoking
  • Don’t drink too much alcohol

BBC: Angry people ‘risking heart attacks’

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