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The Influence of Environmental Enrichment on Cardiovascular and Behavioral Responses to Social Stress.

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Abstract
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Stress is linked to negative cardiovascular consequences and increases in depressive behaviors. Environmental enrichment (EE) involves exposure to novel items that provide physical and cognitive stimulation. EE has behavioral, cognitive, and neurobiological effects that may improve stress responses in humans and animal models. This study investigated the potential protective effects of EE on behavior and cardiovascular function in female prairie voles following a social stressor.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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Psychosomatic medicine
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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0033-3174
URL
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http://Insights.ovid.com/pubmed?pmid=29360667
DOI
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10.1097/PSY.0000000000000558
Short Title
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Psychosom Med
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