Ignoring your mental health could be silently harming your heart; experts reveal the hidden link and how to prevent before its too late

Cardiovascular health and mental wellbeing are intricately linked, a connection that has been largely overlooked in conventional medicine. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a US-based cardiologist and heart transplant surgeon, recently brought this connection to the forefront in a widely shared Instagram post. Known online as @heart_transplant_doc, he highlighted findings from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) that suggest mental health is not just a background factor but a direct contributor to heart disease. When the body experiences prolonged stress, anxiety, or depression, it releases stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones increase heart rate, raise blood pressure, and promote inflammation in blood vessels—all of which strain the cardiovascular system. Over time,