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While it's no surprise that a stressful job can lead to heart disease, experts are now pointing fingers at a potential cause: an unsupportive or critical supervisor. In a Swedish study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, a direct link was found between men who identified their bosses as unfair, arbitrary, and inconsiderate and incidence of heart disease. The longer the men worked under their supervisors, the greater their risk of heart disease. While the study didn't look at women, it can't hurt to play it safe: If you're unhappy with your boss, try to find ways to improve the relationship or consider looking for a new job.

Source: WebMD.