Open AccessStress, Behavior, and Biology
Author(s) -
James N. Roemmich,
Maya J. Lambiase,
Katherine N. Balantekin,
Denise M. Feda,
Joan Dorn
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
exercise and sport sciences reviews
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.945
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 1538-3008
pISSN - 0091-6331
DOI - 10.1249/jes.0000000000000027
Subject(s) - snacking , reactivity (psychology) , blood pressure , medicine , endocrinology , stress (linguistics) , psychology , obesity , linguistics , philosophy , alternative medicine , pathology
Psychological stress reactivity is associated with atherogenesis in youth. The novel hypothesis is that stress promotes atherogenic behaviors, including snacking on energy-dense food and reducing physical activity, and increases adiposity. Stress also increases systolic blood pressure cardiovascular reactivity, which also may be atherogenic. Exercise dampens stress reactivity and may be one mechanism by which it protects against the development of cardiovascular diseases.