Asked by Michael Donnan on Jul 07, 2024

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In a series of interventions for stress performed by Dean Ornish and colleagues (1996) , found that ____ predicted the extent of coronary lesions.

A) hours spent meditating in a week
B) aerobic exercise
C) the amount of practice patients devoted to stress management
D) the switch to a vegetarian diet
E) the number of people involved in group support meetings

Coronary Lesions

Damage or disease affecting the coronary arteries, which can lead to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle and contribute to conditions like angina and myocardial infarction.

Dean Ornish

An American physician and researcher known for his advocacy of lifestyle changes to improve heart health and prevent disease.

  • Determine the psychosocial contributors to cardiovascular pathology and the success rate of intervention tactics.
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Zybrea KnightJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The extent of coronary lesions was predicted by the amount of practice patients devoted to stress management in the interventions performed by Dean Ornish and colleagues.