One study looking at 13,000 middle-aged adults and seniors over 18 years found unemployment to be a serious threat to cardiovascular health. And the risk of heart attack went up a little more each time participants experienced a job loss, from 22 percent after the first bout of unemployment to up to 63 percent after four or more. Additionally, researchers found that four or more job losses were just as harmful to the body as diabetes, high blood pressure and even smoking!

Researchers believe this comes down to many factors. People who lose their jobs may skip out on preventative care and check-ups, plus job loss also increases stress levels, a known risk factor for heart disease

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