@brainsmatter@mastodonapp.uk Stress triggers cortisol, which thickens blood and boosts clotting risk. Over time, this strains the heart. Try this: When overwhelmed, sit with your palms open. Breathe deeply—5 seconds in, 5 out. Repeat for a minute. It lowers cortisol, thins blood vessels, and resets focus. Let me know how it feels.