What anger does to your body — and how to stay calm

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Saturday May 18 2024

Anger is an acid, Mark Twain said, "that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured".

This week, we gained yet more evidence for the self-harming acid theory. A study suggests that even a fleeting spell of anger can stress the cardiovascular system for the next 40 minutes, potentially increasing the risk of a heart attack.

So what is it about this most potent of emotions that it can not only lead you to harm others but also yourself? Where does rage come from and how can it be controlled?

The roots of anger lie, in part, in brain circuits that evolved millions of years ago, long before modern humans existed. As