An AI review of nearly 300,000 heart scans revealed that people under financial strain show signs of faster heart aging compared to many well‑known medical risks. In the study, adults struggling to make ends meet were 60% more likely to die within two years, a stronger link than even having survived a heart attack. Unsurprisingly, food insecurity emerged as another major driver of cardiac aging, and unstable housing also raised mortality.
The findings suggest that screening for financial stress may be as essential as checking cholesterol or blood pressure. It’s also worth asking yourself: could these hidden stressors be playing a bigger role in your health than you realize? Click on to find out.