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1) Psychological factors can affect medical conditions through various pathways such as influencing the course of an illness, interfering with treatment, or constituting additional health risks. 2) Stress activates the nervous and endocrine systems, releasing hormones like cortisol that can impact the immune system and increase risk of illness. Maladaptive coping mechanisms like smoking or substance abuse may also influence health. 3) Social support acts as a buffer against stress, while genetics, envir

Author

Mandy Buchanan

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