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Allostatic load is defined as the cumulative physiological wear and tear on body systems, including the sympathetic nervous system, resulting from chronic stress [1], [2], [3]. Furthermore, the chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system contributes to the development of allostatic load through physiological changes like increased heart rate and cortisol release [4], [5], [6].
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claimAllostatic load manifests as wear and tear on the nervous system and body systems, including the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system, resulting from chronic stress, overpreparation, or misaligned predictions.
claimWhen the sympathetic nervous system (the 'fight-or-flight' system) is activated by stress, respiration rate increases, breathing becomes shallow and rapid, heart rate increases, blood pressure spikes, and cortisol levels rise, which contributes to allostatic load over time.
claimAllostatic load is the cumulative physiological wear and tear on the nervous system and body systems, such as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the sympathetic nervous system, resulting from chronic stress, overpreparation, or misaligned physiological predictions.
claimAllostatic load is the cumulative physiological wear and tear on the nervous system and body systems, such as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and sympathetic nervous system, resulting from chronic stress, overpreparation, or misaligned predictions.
claimActivation of the sympathetic nervous system during stress increases respiration rate, causes shallow breathing, raises heart rate and blood pressure, and increases cortisol levels, which contributes to allostatic load over time.
claimActivation of the sympathetic nervous system (the "fight-or-flight" system) increases respiration rate, leading to shallow breathing, increased heart rate, spiked blood pressure, and cortisol release, which contributes to allostatic load over time.