Myth: If you’re angry a lot, you may be more likely to have a stroke.

Fact: It’s true. Having an angry personality can cause your blood vessels to narrow and your blood pressure to rise. People with short tempers have more thickening of the neck arteries, which boosts the odds of having a stroke.

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