Stress May Be Tougher on Women’s Hearts Than Men’s: Study

Heart blood flow increases in men when they experience mental stress, but does not change in women, a small new study suggests.  The finding may explain why women are more likely than men to have heart trouble when they suffer emotional distress, the Penn State College of Medicine researchers said.

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