(HealthDay News) — In older adults, blunted diurnal cortisol patterns are associated with frailty, according to a study published online February 24 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & ...

You’ve probably heard about cortisol, the stress hormone that our bodies release in response to and in anticipation of stressful events. But does cortisol provide a needed boost of energy or cause ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In patients undergoing coronary revascularization, a flatter preoperative diurnal cortisol slope appears to be ...

Numerous studies have linked exposure to stress to adverse health outcomes through the effects of cortisol, a product of the stress response system, on cellular aging processes. Accelerated DNA ...

Functional level appears to play a critical role in the stress levels of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), new research shows. Specifically, lower-functioning children with ASD (LFASD) ...

You’ve probably heard about cortisol, the stress hormone that our bodies release in response to and in anticipation of stressful events. But does cortisol provide a needed boost of energy or cause ...

Several decades of research have demonstrated that marital relationships have a powerful influence on physical health. However, surprisingly little is known about how marriage affects health—both in ...

Scientists already know that the stress caused by racial discrimination is related to a host of chronic health conditions, but less is known about which types of discrimination are most harmful. To ...

For most people, cortisol, the vital hormone that controls stress, increases when they wake up. It's the body's way of preparing us for the day. But in police officers who've experienced intense ...