Computer Science 1032A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Common Cold, Cardiology, Fidgeting

• School: Western University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Science 1032A/B
• Professor: Prof.a

Document Summary

Assumptions that a person"s characteristic demeanor can influence their physical health. A grumpy individual who is hostile towards others, more likely to develop an illness and perhaps die earlier than someone who is emotionally open, routinely warm and friendly towards others and leads a balanced life. Cannot conclude conclusively that stress causes illness because all research is correlational it could be due to a third variable. Coronary heart disease results from a reduction in blood low through coronary arteries which supply the heart with blood- causes 90% of heart related deaths. Atherosclerosis- gradual narrowing of coronary arteries because of a build up of fatty deposits. Myocardial ischemia- heart temporarily deprived of adequate blood flow. Myocardial infarction- coronary artery completely blocked, abrupt interruption of blood flow can produce heart attack. Risk factors: smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. Kill women just as much as men- emerge 10 years later in women.