New Findings What is the central question of this study? How does chronic stress impact
cerebrovascular function and does metabolic syndrome accelerate the cerebrovascular …

Maintenance of adequate tissue perfusion through a dense network of cerebral
microvessels is critical for the perseveration of normal brain function. Regulation of the …

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that psychosocial stress is an important and often
underestimated risk factor for cardiovascular disease such as myocardial infarction and …

Cardiovascular disease is a principle cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and it has
a complex etiology that involves lifestyle factors such as psychosocial stress. Recent …

THE STRESS RESPONSE is present not only in humans and other mammals but also in
more primitive species such as fish (5). It is often said that the accomplishment of some tasks …

Objectives: Both stress and hypertension (HTN) are considered major health problems that
negatively impact the cerebral vasculature. In this article we summarize the possible …

There is evidence that mental stress can trigger myocardial infarction. Even though the
underlying mechanisms remain to be determined, both inflammation and vascular …

Purpose The present study examined the effect of unpredictable chronic mild stress (UCMS)
on peripheral microvessel function in healthy and metabolic syndrome (MetS) rodents, and …

The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is highly prevalent in the North American population and is
associated with increased risk for development of cerebrovascular disease. This study …

Recent major advances in medical science have introduced a wide variety of treatments
against atherosclerosis-based cardiovascular diseases, which has led to a significant …