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Studies have shown that this prolonged stress response can lead to autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disorders, and psychological disorders like depression and anxiety.

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She alleges that Nicolas was aware of Weston’s “long history of mental and psychological disorder” and “of committing violent assault and battery” but continued to enable his bad behavior and support him financially.

Prolonged noise exposure can ultimately lead to more severe health consequences, including cardiovascular disease and psychological disorders.

The risk is that patients “have a psychological disorder that requires additional treatment and Kaiser is unfairly and improperly terminating their access to care,” said Fred Seavey, a researcher for the union.

Dee Dee suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a psychological disorder and form of child abuse in which a caregiver fabricates, exaggerates or induces serious illness in another person — typically their child — to garner attention.

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