Anger is more harmful than sadness for older adults and may lead to health complications -- potentially increased inflammation which is associated with chronic illnesses like heart disease, arthritis and cancer, say researchers. The study, published in the journal Psychology and Aging, shows that anger can lead to the development of chronic illnesses whereas sadness did not. Sadness may help older seniors adjust to challenges such as age-related physical and cognitive declines because it can help them disengage from goals that are no longer attainable, said study lead author Meaghan A Barlow from the Concordia University in the US. For
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