Early-Day Psychotherapy Enhanced by Higher Cortisol Levels
For patients with panic disorder with agoraphobia, cortisol mediates the effect of the time of day on subsequent outcome.
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Addison’s Disease: New Guideline Details Diagnosis and Treatment
The first-ever guideline from Endocrine Society on Addison’s disease details specifics of diagnostic tests and glucocorticoid therapy.
Acute Ozone Exposure Increased Stress Hormone, Altered Lipid Metabolism
Acute ozone exposure increases stress hormones and causes alterations in peripheral lipid metabolism in humans.
‘Ultraman’ Athletes May Face Adverse Metabolic Effects
‘Ultraman’ competitors experience muscle damage and insulin resistance, researchers find.
Endocrine Society Releases Guidelines on Treatment of Cushing’s Syndrome
Guideline focuses on surgical resection to normalize cortisol levels.
Morning, Evening Cortisol Levels Linked to Brain Volume, Cognition in Older People
Higher evening salivary cortisol levels tied to lower brain volume, worse cognitive function in older people.
Cortisol May Strengthen Frightening Memories
The stress hormone may play a role in PTSD and anxiety.
Does Sugar Affect the Body’s Response to Stress?
Sugar consumption may suppress the hormone cortisol as well as stress responses in the brain.
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