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At Esther's most recent medical check-up,her doctor found that she had high blood pressure,excessive abdominal fat,and a low HDL count.What condition might Esther be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies could help her lower her risk of CVD?


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Sympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body’s fight or flight response, regulating involuntary actions like heart rate and blood flow in reaction to stress.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, conserving energy, and lowering heart rate.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Schachter-Singer

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions are based on physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

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