The cortisol value was measured once using radioimmunoassay ... Our study does not give any information on the function of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in these patients.

The following is a summary of “Salivary alpha-amylase over cortisol ratio as a longitudinal indicator of work stress and ...

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can manifest in physical symptoms—a phenomenon known as ...

Research highlights the crucial link between maternal stress during pregnancy and fetal brain development. Prolonged exposure ...

Ever had someone tell you that you need to “detox” your cortisol? Here’s a reality check: your body already comes equipped ...

Sometimes, it doesn’t take grand pleasures to feel at ease, generate wellness hormones, lower cortisol levels, and cultivate the peace and grounded joy we all crave. Think about it: don’t you sleep ...

However, the mechanism of delirium is not well understood. The aberrant stress response has been postulated as a mechanism for delirium.To explore the relationship between cortisol dysregulation and ...

The stress response leads to activation of two major neurohumoral systems, the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the sympathetic-nervous-system (SNS) which, through the release of cortisol ...

A sex-specific effect of stress-related cortisol change on prosocial behaviors was ... that individuals whose hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis are highly activated in response to stress would ...

“Nobody really explained to me that because my cortisol production had stopped ... caused by the reduced production of hormones in the pituitary gland, a pea-size organ that sits behind ...

Pleasure is often dismissed as a luxury. But neuroscience tells a different story: Pleasure is essential for regulating stress, building resilience, and supporting mental health.

Introduction Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (ETS) is the standard practice in pituitary surgeries. The sellar exposure becomes the main factor which determines the residual disease in ETS. Not ...