BOOK- Anger Kills: Seventeen Strategies for Controlling the Hostility That Can Harm Your Health
- Aaron's Legacy
- Feb 22
- 1 min read
In 2014, Dr. Redford Williams of Duke University and author of the book, Anger Kills, found the stress hormone that fuels anger can literally tear your blood vessels in the inner lining of the arteries that feed the heart. He was quoted as follows:
"If the anger continues day in and day out, the repair doesn't take place. And once the arteries are damaged, a bout of rage could trigger a heart attack. And this frequent chronic anger induced arousals can over time reduce your resistance to infections, can make you more prone to develop
cancer"
BOOK SUMMARY:
Stop getting mad...and start saving your life!
Anger isn't just a negative emotion. It may also lead to heart disease and other life-threatening illnesses, according to the latest medical research. Now, Anger Kills helps you assess just how much hostility, cynicism, and aggression rule your life. Incorporating recent scientific data and the methods developed in the authors' anger-reduction workshops, this practical guide explains how to recognize anger points and control them using seventeen proven, successful strategies, from deflecting anger to improving relationships to adopting a more positive attitude. The authors also provide practical solutions for effectively dealing with hostile people to help you improve and diminish painful encounters and enjoy a calmer, happier life.
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