Assessment of the cortisol awakening response: Expert consensus guidelines
The cortisol awakening response (CAR), the marked increase in cortisol secretion over the
first 30–45 min after morning awakening, has been related to a wide range of psychosocial …
first 30–45 min after morning awakening, has been related to a wide range of psychosocial …
Biological and psychological markers of stress in humans: Focus on the Trier Social Stress Test
Validated biological and psychological markers of acute stress in humans are an important
tool in translational research. The Trier Social Stress Test (TSST), involving public interview …
tool in translational research. The Trier Social Stress Test (TSST), involving public interview …
Aging and the HPA axis: Stress and resilience in older adults
Abstract Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function may change over the course of
aging, and altered diurnal or stress-induced secretion of the hormone cortisol could …
aging, and altered diurnal or stress-induced secretion of the hormone cortisol could …
Evaluation and update of the expert consensus guidelines for the assessment of the cortisol awakening response (CAR)
The cortisol awakening response (CAR) is frequently assessed in psychobiological (stress)
research. Obtaining reliable CAR data, however, requires careful attention to …
research. Obtaining reliable CAR data, however, requires careful attention to …
Assessing salivary cortisol in large-scale, epidemiological research
Salivary cortisol measures are increasingly being incorporated into large-scale, population-
based, or epidemiological research, in which participants are selected to be representative …
based, or epidemiological research, in which participants are selected to be representative …
Cortisol awakening response and psychosocial factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Y Chida, A Steptoe - Biological psychology, 2009 - Elsevier
The magnitude of the cortisol awakening response, a relatively new indicator of
hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical (HPA) axis activation, has been related to a number …
hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenocortical (HPA) axis activation, has been related to a number …
Major depressive disorder and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activity: results from a large cohort study
SA Vreeburg, WJG Hoogendijk, J van Pelt… - Archives of general …, 2009 - jamanetwork.com
Context There is a central belief that depression is associated with hyperactivity of the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, resulting in higher cortisol levels. However, results are …
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, resulting in higher cortisol levels. However, results are …
The cortisol awakening response: more than a measure of HPA axis function
In most healthy people morning awakening is associated with a burst of cortisol secretion:
the cortisol awakening response (CAR). It is argued that the CAR is subject to a range …
the cortisol awakening response (CAR). It is argued that the CAR is subject to a range …
Determinants of salivary α-amylase in humans and methodological considerations
N Rohleder, UM Nater - Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2009 - Elsevier
Salivary α-amylase (sAA) has been proposed as a marker for activity of the sympathetic
nervous system (SNS). Recent studies in support of this hypothesis have led to an increased …
nervous system (SNS). Recent studies in support of this hypothesis have led to an increased …
The impact of a brief gratitude intervention on subjective well-being, biology and sleep
M Jackowska, J Brown, A Ronaldson… - Journal of health …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
This randomised controlled experiment tested whether a brief subjective well-being
intervention would have favourable effects on cardiovascular and neuroendocrine function …
intervention would have favourable effects on cardiovascular and neuroendocrine function …