EFFECTS OF STRESS ON THE BODY
Another a sped of u ruler standing the cnncept of stress is the effect that stress has on the body. Visualizing these abstract concepts in the tbrm of models is generally a helpful approach to enhance our understanding. Fig. 12 at temp ts to present t hese conozp Is in a model that is generally well acosp ted.
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Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Anxiety disorder
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