https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/P_HSTRHEAKnowledge of recent insights into the relation between psychosocial factors and disease risk and an understanding of the underlying physiological mechanisms.Overview of epidemiological studies which examine psychosocial factors and personality as risk factors for disease. The underlying physiological mechanisms will be discussed, with particular attention to the cardiovascular system, stress hormonal system and immune system.Lectures and practical.Canvas assignment, peer feedback and a short written assays. The honors 3 EC are obtained through a selected personalised assignment. Choices for these assignments will be offered at the start of the courseSeries of articles in English and book chapters.This course is taught in English.