Can being hostile hurt your heart? Decades-Long study investigates
NCT ID NCT00005398
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study follows over 6,000 people over many years to see if feelings like hostility and other psychological factors are linked to heart disease. Researchers are tracking who develops heart problems and looking for patterns. The goal is to better understand how our minds and emotions might affect our heart health.
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Duke University, Behavioral Medicine Research Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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