Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-101) and index.
Contents:
History of the mind-body connection -- Linking emotions and health -- The psychology of heart disease -- Psychology and cancer -- The chemistry of emotions and behavior -- Stress and its biochemistry -- The sensitive immune system -- The individual.
Summary:
Discusses the connection between the body and the mind examining such topics as how the brain and the immune system work together and the influence of thoughts and emotions on physical health.
Series:
The Encyclopedia of health. Medical disorders and their treatment
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