Allostatic Load Associated with Poorer Health Outcomes
Allostatic Load Associated with Poorer Health Outcomes Allostatic load and overload may connect the psychosocial and biological determinants of health. 667 Allostatic load is a way to conceptualize the cumulative burden of chronic stress and life events on our physiological health. In a systematic review published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, researchers summarize the existing research on allostatic load and overload and discuss its clinical implications. The authors reviewed 267 studies that point to an association between allostatic load and overload and poorer health outcomes. Thi...
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