Studies continue to find many health problems related to stress in our daily lives. Stress seems to increase the risk of conditions like obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems, and asthma. Cardiovascular disorders are very common in people who live stressful lives who may not even be aware that stress is at the root of their heart problems. Your cardiologist can conduct Stress Tests to help you assess your stress level and make recommendations for lifestyle, diet, or therapeutic treatments.