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Allen, Roger J. – 1980
A report is given of research conducted to determine the relationship between the response of the human body to stress and the incidence of physical diseases. Seven areas of the nervous system were tested in the study: cardiovascular, electrodermal, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, piloerectors, pupilomaetric, and respiratory. The results of the…
Descriptors: Disease Incidence, Human Body, Motor Reactions, Patterned Responses

Allen, Roger J. – Journal of School Health, 1981
A study evaluated the biomedical and psychometric efficacy of a University of Maryland program, "Controlling Stress and Tension". Results indicate that the program is having a positive effect on human health through stress management. (JN)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Biomedicine, Emotional Disturbances, Health Education