Among these, emotional stress and poor mental well-being are increasingly recognized as silent contributors to heart disease. The Overlooked ConnectionCardiologists and psychologists point out that mental health and heart health are closely linked. But recent cases of sudden cardiac arrests among those in their 20s and 30s have alarmed doctors. Urban India, with its long commutes, digital fatigue, and competitive workplaces, is creating new patterns of heart risk. As Dr. Rao puts it, “The heart does not distinguish between physical and emotional stress.