The lack of standardized definitions for allostatic load (AL) and allostatic overload (AOL) leads many studies to incorrectly identify genetic makeup as the leading cause for complex diseases like depression, rather than dysregulation from chronic stress exposure.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Urban Health Council
  Homeostasis vs Allostasis — The Urban Health Council

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• Homeostasis vs Allostasis — The Urban Health Council www.urbanhealthcouncil.com Urban Health Council via serper

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• Allostatic load concept
• depression concept