Effects of Periodic Mental Stress on Serum Cholesterol Levels
Scott M. Grundy,A. C. Griffin +1 more
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A significant increase in the mean total cholesterol levels were observed during examination periods as compared to control periods of relaxation, which support previous reports of the effects of mental tension on serum cholesterol levels.Abstract:
The effects of academic final examinations on serum cholesterol levels were studied on 2 groups of medical students. A significant increase in the mean total serum cholesterol levels were observed during examination periods as compared to control periods of relaxation. These findings support previous reports of the effects of mental tension on serum cholesterol levels.read more
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