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Social evaluative threat : the effects of evaluation on HPA axis activity in competitive dancers

Gallagher, Stephen; Massey, A.; Sheffield, David (2010)

Background: Research suggests that perceived Social Evaluative Threat (SET) activates the hypothalamus-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis resulting in the release of cortisol into the bloodstream which, if experienced frequently, ...
Social support is positively associated with the immunoglobulin M response to vaccination with pneumococcal polysaccharides

Gallagher, Stephen; Phillips, Anna C; Ferraro, Alastair J; Drayson, Mark T; Carroll, Douglas (Elsevier, 2008)

Evidence shows that psychosocial factors are associated with immunoglobulin G response to medical vaccinations. As yet, there are no reports of whether the earlier immunoglobulin M response is similarly susceptible. This ...
Social support, social intimacy, and cardiovascular reactions to acute psychological stress

Phillips, Anna C; Gallagher, Stephen; Carroll, Douglas (Springer-Verlag, 2009)

Background: Exaggerated cardiovascular reactions to psychological stress are considered a risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity. Social support may reduce such risk by attenuating cardiovascular reactivity to stress. ...

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