HLTC22H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Social Network, Respiratory System, Calorie Restriction
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Exposure to chronic stress accelerates aging process --> shortens lifespan. Encounter stress arising from combo of individual vulnerabilities and environmental resources. If in teen years, not big issue; if later in life (with kids etc. Can help w/ maturation or better growth patterns. Break problems into smaller pieces --> plan w/ alternatives. Find ways of "finding the good of it"; reframe situation. Individual health outcomes tied to area you live in. Chd in men much lower than surrounding communities. Person sets goals monitors his/her own progress and receives rewards for positive actions. Progress encouraged by someone else who provides guidance and support. Collapse of communism in late 80s bringing unprecedented. Collapse of communism in late 80s bringing unprecedented social, econ change. Life expectancy of russian men falls by 6 years. Supportive, predictable social norms can be protective of human health and well-being. Research questions: what, why how many, strength of association. Subjects randomly assigned into control and treatment group.
