India, Nov. 13 -- Stress is often seen as a threat to heart health, but the reality is more nuanced. While chronic emotional or mental stress can damage your heart, not all stress is harmful. Certain types of stress - like the kind we choose and control - can actually build resilience, strengthen the heart, and help it better cope with life's unavoidable challenges.

Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience, explains how distinguishing between good and bad stress can make all the difference for your cardiovascular health. In an Instagram video shared on November 12, the heart surgeon highlights the importance of good stress, explaining that it can strengthen your heart and help i...