1. Overview of Health Psychology
Any threat or challenge that an individual perceives in the environment, triggers a chain of neuroendocrine events. ... The real problem with stress is that, for such a well understood condition, we deal with it so poorly that it leads to many of our most lethal illnesses and long-term health problems. ... Smoking can also damage a woman's reproductive health. ... But preventing and managing chronic stress can help lower your risk for serious health problems like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression. ...
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