Hypertension affects approximately one third of the world's adult population and is a major
cause of premature death despite considerable advances in pharmacological treatments …

Many pathways connect stress and obesity, two highly prevalent problems facing society
today. First, stress interferes with cognitive processes such as executive function and self …

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of disease burden globally, which
underlies the continuing need to identify new complementary targets for prevention. Over the …

Stress leads to detrimental health outcomes through direct biological and indirect
behavioural changes. Stress can lead to disruption to normal eating behaviours, although …

The role of psychosocial work stress as a risk factor for chronic disease has been the subject
of considerable debate. Many researchers argue in support of a causal connection while …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review focuses on the concentration of cortisol in human
hair as a biomarker of chronic stress in cardiovascular disease (CVD). We outline the …

The physiological reaction to psychological stress, involving the hypothalamic–pituitary–
adrenocortical and sympatho–adrenomedullary axes, is well characterized, but its link to …

Obesity is a prevalent global-health problem associated with substantial morbidity,
impairment and economic burden. Because most readily available forms of treatment are …

Decades of research have reported only weak associations between the intakes of specific
foods or drinks and weight gain and obesity. Randomized controlled dietary intervention …

Considerable progress has been made during the past decade in research on
cardiovascular effects of stress. Early-life stressors, such as childhood abuse and early …