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Egypt’s art community is in mourning after the death of young artist Ahmed Kandil at the age of 36 after a heart attack on Monday.

Before his death, Kandil went into a bad psychological state after the death of his mother, who died 7 months ago, and this was evident from his posts on his personal accounts on social networks, which led some to believe that he died of grief. For her.

In the following report, The Consulto reviews the relationship between grief and heart attacks, according to the American Heart Association and the NHS.

The relationship between grief and heart attack

Sadness, a common symptom of depression, not only affects the mood, but also causes certain physiological changes in the body, such as increased heart rate and high blood pressure.

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As a result of increased levels of the hormone cortisol in the body, a depressed patient’s heart rate increases and blood pressure increases, which over time can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

In addition, a depressed patient may engage in maladaptive behaviors that may lead to coronary heart disease, especially myocardial infarction, especially:

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Eating too much.

– Lack of exercise.

Heavy smoking.

Drinking alcoholic beverages.

Too little or too much sleep.

There is another illness that can be caused by grief, and it shares some symptoms with a heart attack, such as chest pain and shortness of breath, called broken heart syndrome. For more details about it, click here.

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Tips for coping with depression

You can manage depression and prevent it from affecting your heart health by following these guidelines:

Stay in touch with friends and family Social isolation increases the risk of depression.

Walking for 30 minutes a day can improve mood and relieve symptoms of depression.

– Eat vegetables and fruits to provide the body with dietary fiber, which helps control hunger.

Eat mood-boosting foods like bananas, dark chocolate, and fatty fish.

Seek help from a mental health professional to get appropriate antidepressant medication.

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