Hostility is Harmful to Women's Hearts

Anger may boost the risk for heart disease in men. In one study, researchers observed similar findings among women. Women who tended to aggressively express their anger—or “vent”— were more likely to have clogged arteries. This was especially true if they were older, or had diabetes or high cholesterol. Although the evidence is still mixed, the authors suggested that women with heart disease might benefit from learning to manage their anger.