Although great medical advances have allowed the human population to live longer and fuller lives without the threat of death from infectious diseases, it is clear that we are now dealing with a different phenomenon which could be equally harmful to our health. The impact of psychological, social and environmental factors in our daily lives has a drastic effect on the mental and physical well-being of our society. It has been shown in several studies that psychological and neurological factors influence the immune system and can have effects on our health (Breedlove, Rosenzweig & Watson, 2010). As we allow various stressors, poisonous substances, unhealthy diets, and lack of rest to overwhelm our existence, we are inevitably shortening our lifespan and killing our bodies. The Pathological Process of Coronary Heart Disease Today, cardiovascular disease is “the number one killer in the world.” The United States and the developed world” (Sapolsky, 2004, p. 41). Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common form of cardiovascular disease and is responsible for the deaths of an unreasonable number each year. Coronary heart disease may begin to accumulate in young adults, but is mostly found in men and women in their late adulthood. As a result of coronary heart disease, men typically suffer heart attacks, while women experience chest pain, known as angina (Matthews, 2005). Coronary heart disease is mainly due to atherosclerosis, which is the blockage of blood flow in the arteries due to the accumulation of fats, cholesterol, calcium and other substances in the blood. Atherosclerosis lasts for many years, but when blood flow becomes so restricted due to plaque buildup in the arteries, the problem becomes serious. “When… half of the article… clinical and clinical neuroscience. Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates, Inc. Burell, G., & Granlund, B. (2002). Women's hearts need special treatment. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 9(3), 228-242.Claar, R.L., and Blumenthal JA (2003). The value of stress management interventions in life-threatening medical conditions. Current Directions in Psychological Science (Wiley-Blackwell), 12(4), 133. doi:10.1111/1467-8721.01248Denollet, J. (1997). Personality, emotional distress and coronary heart disease. European Journal of Personality, 11(5), 343-357.Matthews, K. A. (2005). Psychological perspectives on the development of coronary heart disease. The American psychologist. 11(8), 783-796. Sapolsky, R. M. (2004). Why zebras don't get ulcers: the acclaimed guide to stress, stress-related illnesses and coping with it. New York, NY: Holt Paperbacks.