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AI Overview"I'm a black man in America. The reason why heart disease and cancer and obesity and diabetes are bigger in the black community is because of the stress we carry from having to deal with being called the n-word directly or indirectly every day."
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Jamaal Bowman Might Have Said the Most Insane Thing on CNN Last Night
Jamaal Bowman made outrageous claims on CNN about racism and health disparities.townhall.com



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Yes, stress can significantly contribute to heart disease. While it doesn't directly cause heart attacks in all cases, chronic stress can increase risk factors for heart disease and exacerbate existing conditions. Stress can lead to high blood pressure, inflammation in arteries, and unhealthy coping mechanisms like overeating or smoking, all of which are linked to heart disease.