Everyone is subjected to stress, however, how one responds to it can be a determinant factor regarding risk of Heart Disease, a leading cause of death globally. Research correlates personality and negative reactions to stress as contributing factors in Heart Disease. It’s been established that a certain type of person is more at risk for Heart Disease and our ability to modify behavior can help individuals adapt to stress and manage their health. Psychological responses and perceptions of stress can create autonomic responses that may increase risk of Heart Disease. Fight or flight is a physiological response that occurs to help meet the bodies needs in what is recognized as exposure to unsafe conditions. This is a physical response that
