Sexual activity before sleep increases oxytocin and reduces the stress-related hormone cortisol. Researchers say sexual activity at bedtime can help reduce symptoms of insomnia and reduce sleep disruptions. Read More
A new wearable sensor can measure cortisol levels in a person's sweat. Read More
B. longum APC1472 reduces blood glucose levels and reduces weight gain in mouse models. The bacteria also keep ghrelin, a hormone associated with hunger, and the stress hormone cortisol in check. Read More
Women who experience PTSD and depression have a four-fold higher risk of early death from health problems, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes than those who do not have the mental health disorders. Read More
Researchers investigate how laughter improves both mental and physical well-being. Read More
Maternal stress is linked to altered development in areas of the brain associated with emotional development in their offspring. Read More
Researchers have developed a new device that is able to detect cortisol levels through sampling ear wax. Read More
Study reveals the body produces more cortisol when people are interrupted during work. Read More
p11, a protein implicated in serotonin function, affects the initial release of cortisol in mice by modulating the activity of specific neurons in the hypothalamus. Previous studies found people with depression lave lower levels of p11 in their brains. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for depression and stress. Read More
Cortisol levels are altered in people experiencing bereavement, causing possible consequences for health. Read More
Low levels of the stress hormone cortisol and the GLIZ protein can trigger chronic inflammatory responses in the body, contributing to the aging process. Read More
Chronic stress during pregnancy and elevated maternal cortisol levels have been linked to alterations in the gut microbiota of infants. Read More
