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Why are chronically stressed people at a greater risk for developing a number of diseases?

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Because stress can cause tension in the brain and too much stress can cause hair loss or high blood pressure
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Those experiencing chronic stress were cortisol resistant — and were more likely to get sick.The immune system's ability to regulate inflammation predicts who will develop a cold, but more importantly it provides an explanation of how stress can promote disease.

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