Biological Determinants
STRESS AND HEALTH: Psychological, Behavioral, and Biological Determinants This article from the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health is quite reputable and covers numerous aspects dealing with stress. This cite discusses the effects of stress on the human body, beginning with childhood and into adulthood. Additionally, it elaborates on the consequences of stress that may deal with smoking, substance abuse, as well as accidents, sleeping problems, and eating disorders. The Institute of Health also states that stress can cause behavioural issues such as anxiety and depression. Furthermore, this article proves my hypothesis as ongoing stress on the human body can not only result in a change in behaviour, but can also take a toll on the body and brain.
Mental And Emotional Impact Of Stress Medical Help provides information from the researchers in the field of psycho-neuroimmunology (PNI), or the study of ways in which the immune system and the nervous system communicate with each other and impact people's mental and emotional health. This cite discusses the ways that stress can impact individuals in ways such as bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders. Moreover, it covers the effects of stress and cognitive functioning; people with long - term stress experience confusion, difficulty …show more content…
concentrating, trouble learning new information, as well as problems with decision-making. It also explains how stress can begin to interfere with one’s ability to complete daily tasks which can cause depression; this is an important aspect of what I wish to prove in my hypothesis.
How Stress Affects Your Health This cite, the American Psychological Association, talks about natural reactions when dealing with stress.
This may include sweaty hands, racing heartbeat, an increase in blood pressure, and a boost in energy just to name a few. Additionally, it covers the pressure points of stress such as stomach aches, or more severe effects like heart attacks or diseases, arrhythmias, or even sudden death. This cite elaborates on the effects of minor stress to chronic stress on the body and mind. The content on this cite is important to my topic research because it deals with different levels of stress and how it impacts our actions and our mental well
being.
Stress and Cognitive Decline The Heart Math Institute discusses how stress can impact memory and cognitive functions as well as issues that can be caused by stress. Stress is a significant contributing factor to the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. Also, emotional stress can impact immediate and long - term cognitive function and is the basis of many mental health issues in today’s society. This article is important because it explains what stress can do to an individual’s brain specifically, which is different from the previous sources. It elaborates on how the loss of memory can not only be caused by age but is widely affected by the amount of stress that one deals with on a daily basis.
Mental And Emotional Impact Of Stress Medical Help provides information from the researchers in the field of psycho-neuroimmunology (PNI), or the study of ways in which the immune system and the nervous system communicate with each other and impact people's mental and emotional health. This cite discusses the ways that stress can impact individuals in ways such as bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders. Moreover, it covers the effects of stress and cognitive functioning; people with long - term stress experience confusion, difficulty …show more content…
concentrating, trouble learning new information, as well as problems with decision-making. It also explains how stress can begin to interfere with one’s ability to complete daily tasks which can cause depression; this is an important aspect of what I wish to prove in my hypothesis.
How Stress Affects Your Health This cite, the American Psychological Association, talks about natural reactions when dealing with stress.
This may include sweaty hands, racing heartbeat, an increase in blood pressure, and a boost in energy just to name a few. Additionally, it covers the pressure points of stress such as stomach aches, or more severe effects like heart attacks or diseases, arrhythmias, or even sudden death. This cite elaborates on the effects of minor stress to chronic stress on the body and mind. The content on this cite is important to my topic research because it deals with different levels of stress and how it impacts our actions and our mental well
being.
Stress and Cognitive Decline The Heart Math Institute discusses how stress can impact memory and cognitive functions as well as issues that can be caused by stress. Stress is a significant contributing factor to the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. Also, emotional stress can impact immediate and long - term cognitive function and is the basis of many mental health issues in today’s society. This article is important because it explains what stress can do to an individual’s brain specifically, which is different from the previous sources. It elaborates on how the loss of memory can not only be caused by age but is widely affected by the amount of stress that one deals with on a daily basis.