Are changes in blood pressure and total cholesterol related to changes in mood? an 18-month study of men and women
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The within-person association of reported mood with blood pressure and total cholesterol (TC) levels, each assessed 4 times over an 18-month period in 128 men and 154 women is investigated. Results show that longitudinal changes in self-reported state were associated with changes in blood pressure but not TC over a period of 18 months.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2003
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Social relationships and ambulatory blood pressure: structural and qualitative predictors of cardiovascular function during everyday social interactions
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The ambulatory blood pressure of healthy men and women was measured, which showed that it had a very strong effect on the social interactions and family interactions of people. The structural and qualitative aspects of relationships had an impact on ambulatory blood pressure and possibly health.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2003
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Personality and mortality risk across the life span: the importance of conscientiousness as a biopsychosocial attribute
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The effects of personality in childhood and adulthood on prognosis of cardiovascular diseases, using biopsychosocial studies, are presented.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2007
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