Scientists named the main cause of early aging in women

# Cardiac Surgeon Names the Main Enemy of Women's Health and Longevity **Renowned cardiac surgeon Sandra Eifer has debunked the myth that life expectancy is entirely dependent on genes. According to her data, heredity determines only 30–40 percent of our longevity. The rest is in our hands. And it is chronic stress, in the doctor's opinion, that is the main factor accelerating the aging of the female body.** As reported by **TUT.AZ** with reference to HuffPost, the specialist explained the mechanism of stress's destructive impact on women's health. The constant race to meet expectations—at work, in the family, in appearance—undermines the body from within day after day. The blow falls on the most important systems: the heart, brain, and hormonal balance. Particularly alarming is the fact that women experience stress far more acutely than men. The same irritant causes them to have sharper blood pressure spikes, increased heart rate, and serious hormonal fluctuations. At the same time, Eifer cautioned against illusions: no vitamins or supplements can compensate for the effects of chronic stress. Instead of chasing miracle pills, the doctor advises turning to proven methods—meditation, physical exercise, and activities that bring pleasure. Separately, the cardiac surgeon touched on an unexpected topic—a woman's right to anger. According to her, this emotion remains extremely undervalued in matters of women's health. Society has conditioned women to suppress anger, yet its safe release—for example, through intense workouts—is not only acceptable but also medically justified.