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Financial Stress May Be as Bad for Your Heart as High Blood Pressure and Smoking

Summary by Verywell Health
Fact checked by Jennifer KlumpFinancial stress may be as harmful as traditional risk factors for heart health. MilanEXPO / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysFinancial stress may age your heart as much as high blood pressure or smoking.Financial strain and food insecurity were the strongest social factors linked to faster cardiac aging.Chronic stress may harm the heart by raising cortisol levels and fueling inflammation.Financial stress may damage your he…

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Verywell Health broke the news in on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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