Depression and/or anxiety bad for heart, vessels and joints
The findings of a US study shows that people with high levels of anxiety and depression are at 65% higher risk for a heart condition, 64% for stroke, 50% for high blood pressure and 87% for arthritis.
Read more: https://www.ndtv.com/health/depression-anxiety-affect-health-as-much-as-smoking-study-1964486
What is worrying is the arthritis part of having depression and/or anxiety. Remain cool and cheerful!