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metabolic syndrome and stress  

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  • The metabolic syndrome is a constellation of cardiovascular risk factors that is common among adults in industrialized societies. The key risk factors are glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, raised fasting serum triglycerides, and raised blood pressure. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Metabolic Syndrome and Stress]

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