Michael F. Roizen, MD
Michael F. Roizen, MD, is chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic and co-author of You: The Owner’s Manual with Dr. Mehmet C. Oz.
He writes...
"Stress is the greatest ager of your body in general, especially the nagging, unfinished-tasks kinds of stress that hang over you day after day or the stress of things that are out of your control...Just as chronic stress can damage your heart, actively working at reducing stress will keep your heart healthier. Therapies like meditation and relaxation techniques can teach you how to tolerate the stressful elements in your life...and how to tone down your body’s physical response to stress."