Climbing a few stairs and feeling breathless? Talking while walking and gasping for air? If this isn't typical for you, it could be a sign that your heart is struggling to circulate oxygen properly. Even slight shortness of breath during exertion should never be ignored.
We rarely think about the heart when we see our hair falling out… And yet, a hormonal imbalance or intense stress can weaken the scalp. Cortisol, a hormone linked to stress, also plays a role in cardiovascular regulation. Sudden or significant hair loss can therefore be an indirect but significant indicator that something is wrong.
