The analysis of hair cortisol concentrations (HCC) is a relatively new strategy to measure
long-term cumulative cortisol levels, which is increasingly used in …

The deleterious effects of chronic stress on health and its contribution to the development of
mental illness attract broad attention worldwide. An important development in the last few …

" Across diverse disciplines, the term resilience is appearing more and more often. However,
while each discipline has developed theory and models to explain the resilience of the …

The detrimental effects of stress on human health are being increasingly recognized. There
is a critical need for the establishment of a biomarker that accurately measures its intensity …

Changes to long-term secretion of the glucocorticoid cortisol are considered to play a crucial
role in mediating the link between chronic stress and the development of numerous immune …

Background Hair cortisol analysis is increasingly being appreciated and applied in both
research and medicine, aiding endocrinologists with diagnosis. Content We provide an …

Activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis is commonly assessed by
measuring glucocorticoids such as cortisol (CORT). For many years, CORT was obtained …

Adverse life events are associated with a constellation of negative health outcomes. Theory
and research suggest that the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis acts as one …

Background There is inconsistency in the literature regarding the nature of hypothalamic-
pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis functionality in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Purpose …

Despite promising experimental findings, few studies have addressed the potential long-
term health benefits of frequent contact with different kinds of urban nature. We examine the …