BLUF
Chronic anger accelerates aging through stress hormones, though its chemical surge lasts just 90 seconds. Centenarians release resentment, process emotions without feeding them, and choose joy, purpose, and quick forgiveness.Learning Outcomes
- Explain how chronic anger affects the body and accelerates aging.
- Discuss the role of stress hormones and the 90‑second physiological anger response.
- Differentiate between processing anger in a healthy way and suppressing emotions.
