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Allostatic Load: When Protection Gives Way to Damage.

Authors :
McEwen, Bruce
Lasley, Elizabeth Norton
Source :
Advances in Mind-Body Medicine. Spring2003, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p28. 6p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Presents an excerpt of an article on chronic stress. Effect of unremitting stress on the immune system; Stress hormone overdose; Allostatic load; Link of disorders to overproduction and underproduction of cortisol.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PHYSIOLOGICAL stress
*IMMUNE system
*HYDROCORTISONE

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14703556
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Advances in Mind-Body Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10085277

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