Managing stress, loneliness could aid heart health, expert says

Lifestyle changes and medical advances have reduced the mortality rate associated with heart disease in the US, but the heart is sensitive to emotions, and addressing loneliness and stress could further improve Americans' cardiovascular health, says Sandeep Jauhar, director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Pets can help, as can exercising, consciously managing stress and socializing, Jauhar says.

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