Anger is dangerous to people physically, as well:
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Anger is unhealthy, especially for men
It's no secret strong negative emotions hurt you physically, as a number of studies have shown high levels of anger can lead to heart problems, including coronary heart disease. Incidents of anger may also elevate a patient's risk of injury dramatically, and men in particular.
Based on a study of more than 2,000 patients treated in an emergency room after falls, car accidents and other traumas, the presence of anger dramatically raised the risk of physical injury by almost eight times for men.
Researchers compared the emotional state of patients just before the accidents that led to their emergency room visit, as well as the previous day. In turn, patient responses were compared to those collected in a random sampling of adults.
For women, only extreme bouts of anger and hostility triggered an increased risk of injury, but men felt it far worse. Being extremely angry raised a man's risk of injury almost eight times and even moderate anger created a spike in physical harm.
Source: MSNBC February 1, 2006 |
