Stress and Hypertension by Kevin T Larkin

Stress and Hypertension by Kevin T Larkin

Does living a stress-filled life lead to elevated blood pressure? And if so, do strategies to better manage stress effectively lower blood pressure? In this authoritative and comprehensive book, Kevin T. Larkin examines more than a half-century of empirical evidence obtained to test the common assumption that stress is associated with the onset and maintenance of essential hypertension (high blood pressure). While the research confirms that stress does play a role in the exacerbation of essential hypertension, numerous other factors must also be considered, among them obesity, exercise, and smoking, as well as demographic, constitutional, and psychological concerns. The author discusses the effectiveness of strategies developed to manage stress and thereby lower blood pressure and concludes with suggestions and directions for further study.

"A unique overview of a variety of issues relevant to stress and hypertension, this book is an excellent sourcebook for teachers and researchers"—Thomas W. Kamarck, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh

-- Thomas W. Kamarck

KEVIN T. LARKIN is professor of psychology, director of clinical training, and adjunct professor of behavioral medicine and psychiatry at West Virginia University.

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ISBN 13	9780300106442
ISBN 10	0300106440
Title	Stress and Hypertension
Author	Kevin T Larkin
Series	Current Perspectives In Psychology
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Yale University Press
Year published	2005-11-11
Number of pages	416
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