PSYC 3170 Lecture Notes - Circadian Rhythm, Froot Loops, Atherosclerosis
2 Feb 2013
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Leading causes of death: refer to ppt. Healthy should be able to expand and contract. Parts of heart muscle start to die off. Can be felt in the chest, arms, back. This is often mistaken for a heart attack. Brought on by some kind of strain exercise, lots of stress, eating a large meal. No permanent or lasting damage to the heart as long as the blockage is partial/temporary. It serves as a warning sign that something is not functioning right: myocardial infarction (heart attack) this blockage and lack of oxygen in blood that is prolonged. Are only related to men. strain on our cardiovascular system): stress, monday mornings carry stress, to do list for the week psychological stress. It is the behaviours that lead people to become obese: dieting put our bodies through some strain when depriving the body of calories.
