News tagged with cortisol levels

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New mouthpiece found to reduce stress levels after strenuous exercise

Mouthguards are used by almost everyone participating in sports. These devices, typically purchased over-the-counter and used on the upper teeth, are designed to protect against broken teeth and an injured tongue. Recently, ...

Health created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Hormone levels higher for soccer fans watching a game, but not upon win

Soccer fans' testosterone and cortisol levels go up when watching a game, but don't further increase after a victory, according to a study published Apr. 18 in the open access journal PLoS ONE.

Medical research created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Experimental drug reduces cortisol levels, improves symptoms in Cushing's disease

A new investigational drug significantly reduced urinary cortisol levels and improved symptoms of Cushing's disease in the largest clinical study of this endocrine disorder ever conducted. Results of the clinical trial conducted ...

Medical research created Mar 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Does depression contribute to the aging process?

Stress has numerous detrimental effects on the human body. Many of these effects are acutely felt by the sufferer, but many more go 'unseen', one of which is shortening of telomere length.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study finds stress hormones fluctuate with mood during pregnancy

(Medical Xpress) -- While pregnant, women pay particular attention to factors such as diet and exercise to ensure their babies are born healthy and develop normally. New research from the University of Calgary’s Faculty ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 10, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

What are friends for? Negating negativity

"Stand by me" is a common refrain when it comes to friendship but new research from Concordia University proves that the concept goes beyond pop music: keeping friends close has real physiological and psychological benefits.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Expensive egos: Narcissism has a higher health cost for men

The personality trait narcissism may have an especially negative effect on the health of men, according to a recent study published in PLoS ONE.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 23, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (6) | comments 7 | with audio podcast

Planting improves heart rate, stress levels of mentally challenged adults

Participation in horticultural activities can improve confidence and social skills, cultivate a positive attitude, and rejuvenate the mind and body. Many studies have emphasized the effects of horticultural activities in ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study shows surprise regarding important hormone level

Cortisol may be the Swiss Army knife of hormones in the human body -- just when scientists think they understand what it does, another function pops up. While many of these functions are understood for adults, much less is ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Caregivers at risk for health problems

When a person with mild cognitive impairment is agitated or restless, caregivers can expect to find they are more edgy as well. According to research conducted at Virginia Tech, the more a caregiver's day ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Stress hormones may increase cardiovascular risks for shift workers

A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that shift work at a young age is associated with elevated long-term cortisol levels and increased ...

Health created Oct 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Voting causes stress: study

As the United States nears another election day, researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have determined scientifically, for the first time, that voting is a stressful event, inducing measurable hormonal changes.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Yoga boosts stress-busting hormone, reduces pain

A new study by York University researchers finds that practicing yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

URI nursing study finds effects of premature birth can reach into adulthood

In the longest running U.S. study of premature infants who are now 23 years old, University of Rhode Island Professor of Nursing Mary C. Sullivan has found that premature infants are less healthy, have more social and school ...

Health created Jun 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mom or dad has bipolar disorder? Keep stress in check

Children whose mother or father is affected by bipolar disorder may need to keep their stress levels in check. A new international study, led by Concordia University, suggests the stress hormone cortisol is a key player in ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast


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