Psychobiological stress in vital exhaustion. Findings from the Men Stress 40+ study

Despite the increased risk for cardiovascular morbidity associated with vital exhaustion (VE), the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms remain unclear. Allostatic load may constitute the missing link between VE and cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether men with different degrees of VE would differ in terms of allostatic load, chronic stress, and social support.
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research