The Times of India News

Corporate stress, pollution & lifestyle: The perfect storm behind early cardiac events

Alarming rise in heart events among young Indians, particularly in high-pressure corporate jobs, is concerning cardiologists. Chronic workplace stress, fueled by long hours and poor work-life balance, elevates stress hormones, leading to high blood pressure and arterial plaque. Combined with air pollution and unhealthy lifestyles, this creates a dangerous cocktail for premature heart disease.