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Research on psychoneuroimmunology: does stress influence immunity and cause coronary artery disease?
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Stress can : Impact immunity & is of known association with cad.
Answered 2/25/2014
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PNI; Stress: Stress is normal but when it becomes excessive it can depress the immune system. Stress can raise blood pressure and in that way impact blood pressure. Pni is a strategy of using the mind to influence the body. See gary schwartz, phd for research.
Answered 2/25/2014
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