Lingering grief physically limits cardiovascular recovery after stress

Lingering grief physically limits cardiovascular recovery after stress

Recalling memories of a lost loved one physically raises blood pressure in a measurable way, and for those struggling with prolonged grief, this bodily stress response may fail to subside normally. A recent study reveals that thinking about the deceased triggers cardiovascular changes that can mimic acute stress up to two years after a loss. The research was published in the journal Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine. Losing a close friend or …