Stress, the cortisol awakening response and cognitive function
There is evidence that stress-induced disruption of the circadian rhythm of cortisol secretion,
has negative consequences for brain health. The cortisol awakening response (CAR) is the …
has negative consequences for brain health. The cortisol awakening response (CAR) is the …
The cortisol awakening response–applications and implications for sleep medicine
The stress hormone cortisol is the end product of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA)
axis, and the cortisol awakening response (CAR) refers to the rapid rise in cortisol levels …
axis, and the cortisol awakening response (CAR) refers to the rapid rise in cortisol levels …
Inter-relation between autonomic and HPA axis activity in children and adolescents
S Rotenberg, JJ McGrath - Biological psychology, 2016 - Elsevier
Stress research in youth typically considers either the autonomic nervous system or HPA
axis. However, these systems are highly coordinated and physically interconnected. We …
axis. However, these systems are highly coordinated and physically interconnected. We …
Perceived stress is linked to heightened biomarkers of inflammation via diurnal cortisol in a national sample of adults
Exposure to and perceptions of stress have been associated with altered systemic
inflammation, but the intermediate processes by which stress links to inflammation are not …
inflammation, but the intermediate processes by which stress links to inflammation are not …
The playful advantage: How playfulness enhances coping with stress
CD Magnuson, LA Barnett - Leisure Sciences, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Research on playfulness has long focused on children, while the study of its expression in
adulthood has only recently been undertaken. This cross-sectional study investigated the …
adulthood has only recently been undertaken. This cross-sectional study investigated the …
Meditation interventions efficiently reduce cortisol levels of at-risk samples: a meta-analysis
Previous meta-analytic results showed beneficial effects of meditation interventions for
cortisol levels. In the present meta-analysis we tested whether effects are larger for those …
cortisol levels. In the present meta-analysis we tested whether effects are larger for those …
The Perceived Stress Scale: Evaluating configural, metric and scalar invariance across mental health status and gender
JAA Lavoie, KS Douglas - Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral …, 2012 - Springer
Abstract The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS; Cohen, Kamarck, & Mermelstein, Journal of
Health and Social Behavior, 24: 385–396, 1983) and its derivatives are among the most …
Health and Social Behavior, 24: 385–396, 1983) and its derivatives are among the most …
Psychosocial functioning and the cortisol awakening response: Meta-analysis, P-curve analysis, and evaluation of the evidential value in existing studies
Cortisol levels rise immediately after awakening and peak approximately 30–45 min
thereafter. Psychosocial functioning influences this cortisol awakening response (CAR), but …
thereafter. Psychosocial functioning influences this cortisol awakening response (CAR), but …
Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on salivary cortisol in healthy adults: a meta-analytical review
K Sanada, J Montero-Marin, M Alda Diez… - Frontiers in …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Objective: The aim of the present study was to elucidate the effects of Mindfulness-based
interventions (MBIs) on salivary cortisol levels in healthy adult populations. Method: We …
interventions (MBIs) on salivary cortisol levels in healthy adult populations. Method: We …
Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on biomarkers and low-grade inflammation in patients with psychiatric disorders: a meta-analytic review
K Sanada, J Montero-Marin, A Barceló-Soler… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) present positive effects on mental health in diverse
populations. However, the detailed associations between MBIs and biomarkers in patients …
populations. However, the detailed associations between MBIs and biomarkers in patients …