Stress is a universal phenomenon that impacts adversely on most
people. This volume provides a readily accessible compendium that
explains the phenomenon of stress, the neural, endocrine and
molecular mechanisms involved, the clinical effects, and the impact
on individuals and society. Clinical attention focuses on disorders
of the stress control system (e.g. Cushing s Syndrome: Addison s
Disease) and the adverse impact of stress on human physicaland
mental health . Detailed reviews address disorders such as PTSD,
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hypertension, diabetes type II and other features of the metabolic
syndrome which has now reached epidemic proportions in the USA and
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Chapters offer impressive scope with topics addressing animal
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cognition and emotion, physical illness, psychopathology,
immunology and inflammation, lab studies and tests, and
psychological / biochemical / genetic aspects
Richly illustrated with over 200 figures, 75 in color
Priced affordably, this compendium of articles appeals to the
end user interested in stress research who would not otherwise
purchase the larger Encyclopedia of Stress
Articles carefully selected by one of the world s most
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