Women Are More Likely To Have Heart Attacks from Stress

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By Molly Grady

Story Created: Apr 25, 2012 at 12:16 PM CDT

Story Updated: Apr 25, 2012 at 12:16 PM CDT

Researchers at Penn State say stress hurts the heart - especially for women.

A small study finds when men are under stress, blood flow increases.

In women, it stays the same.

Doctors say less blood flow may explain why women are more likely to have a heart attack during stressful times.
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