In a Recent Study, Researchers Questioned Middle-Aged Men About Stress

In a recent study, researchers questioned middle-aged men about stress, diet, and lifestyle factors. The men were also examined for four biological risk factors for heart disease, including obesity, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, and low levels of HDL. As a result of this study, which of the following was found to be TRUE regarding stress and the four biological risk factors?

A) The more stress these men were exposed to, the more likely they were to have these risk factors.
B) The less stress these men were exposed to, the more likely they were to have these risk factors.
C) The more stress these men were exposed to, the less likely they were to have these risk factors.
D) The study found no link between stress and these risk factors.