Adventist HealthCare & You

Episode 68: The Hidden Strain of Stress and Anxiety on the Heart

Adventist HealthCare & You

Show Notes

Shanna and Nimeet sit down with Dr. Bryan White, cardiologist at Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates, to discuss the powerful connection between stress and heart health.

From work and family pressures to long commutes and financial concerns, stress shows up in many forms – and over time, it can take a toll on the heart.

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