Folks who are content with what they've got could be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.

Certain blockbuster weight-loss drugs have been found to protect the heart in significant ways, and new research suggests that the cardiovascular benefits could extend to an even broader set of patients than clinical trial data has shown – helping prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks and strokes each year in the United States.

“Our findings support a holistic approach to health care, where enhancing a person’s mental and emotional well-being is considered an integral part of preventing heart disease and stroke,” said senior study author Dr. Wen Sun, associate director of the Stroke Center at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, China.

The article explores the growing threat of heart attacks and related conditions through the lens of US presidents who have suffered from cardiac events. It details how Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt,

Researchers found patients with throat issues, such as from viral infections or acid reflux, had less ability to regulate their blood pressure and heart rate.

On the contrary, scientists said those less satisfied with their lives were more at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.