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Latest Hormonal Research

Welcome to the Hormonal Research: a central resource dedicated to unraveling the complexities of the latest research on Cortisol, Melatonin, Glucose, and Inflammation. 

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Jun 28, 2024

Caffeine's Impact on Stress During VR Active Shooter Training

A recent study explored how caffeine consumption affects stress responses during virtual reality-based active shooter training. The results showed significant variations in stress biomarkers between those who consumed caffeine and those who did not.

Caffeine's Impact on Stress During VR Active Shooter Training

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Jun 26, 2024

Marine Corps Training Demands Linked to Performance Outcomes

This study examined how the physical and mental demands of U.S. Marine Corps recruit training affect performance outcomes. It highlights significant correlations between training workload, resilience, and performance improvements.

Marine Corps Training Demands Linked to Performance Outcomes

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Jun 25, 2024

Cortisol Improves Brain Connectivity in Depressed Women

A new study found that administering cortisol can normalize aberrant brain connectivity in women with depression. This finding highlights cortisol's potential therapeutic role in managing depression.

Cortisol Improves Brain Connectivity in Depressed Women

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Jun 25, 2024

Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Stress, Boosts Testosterone in Young Men

Recent research found that seven sessions of mindfulness meditation can modulate the levels of salivary testosterone and cortisol in young men under acute stress. This study highlights the benefits of mindfulness practices in stress management.

Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Stress, Boosts Testosterone in Young Men

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Jun 15, 2024

Circadian Rhythm Disruption in Night Shift Nurses Linked to Health Risks

A recent study revealed that night shift work disrupts the circadian rhythms of nurses, affecting critical hormones like cortisol and melatonin. This misalignment can have significant health impacts, including increased risks of breast cancer.

Circadian Rhythm Disruption in Night Shift Nurses Linked to Health Risks

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Jun 4, 2024

Ketamine Alters Sleep Arousal Patterns in Depression Treatment

A study found that ketamine administration changes sleep-related arousal patterns in individuals with treatment-resistant depression. This highlights ketamine’s potential impact on sleep metrics, which might play a role in its antidepressant effects.

Ketamine Alters Sleep Arousal Patterns in Depression Treatment

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Mar 5, 2024

Melatonin: A Versatile Powerhouse for Future Therapies

Melatonin, traditionally recognized for its role in sleep regulation, emerges as a multifaceted agent with potential therapeutic applications across a broad spectrum of medical conditions.

Melatonin: A Versatile Powerhouse for Future Therapies

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Jan 19, 2024

Service Dogs Boost Morning Cortisol Levels in Veterans with PTSD

A recent study found that veterans with PTSD who have service dogs exhibit a higher morning cortisol awakening response compared to those without. This suggests that service dogs may help regulate stress responses in veterans.

Service Dogs Boost Morning Cortisol Levels in Veterans with PTSD

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Dec 20, 2023

Nighttime Light and Its Impact on Our Sleep Hormone, Melatonin

This study sheds light on how night shift work and exposure to light at night can suppress the body's production of melatonin, a crucial sleep hormone.

Nighttime Light and Its Impact on Our Sleep Hormone, Melatonin

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Dec 7, 2023

Virtual Reality Training and Caffeine: A Stress Response Study

This study explores how caffeine affects stress levels during virtual reality-based active shooter training. The findings suggest that caffeine may intensify certain stress markers.

Virtual Reality Training and Caffeine: A Stress Response Study

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Nov 27, 2023

Unlocking Stress Secrets in Performance Pay: A Groundbreaking Study

This study delves into how performance-related pay might up the stress ante in workplaces, especially when it's paired with close monitoring. Surprisingly, fixed pay with minimum performance criteria might actually stir more stress under such scrutiny.

Unlocking Stress Secrets in Performance Pay: A Groundbreaking Study

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Nov 26, 2023

Cortisol's Influence on Depressed Women's Brain Connectivity

This study explores how cortisol influences brain connectivity in depressed women, showing potential paths for innovative treatments.

Cortisol's Influence on Depressed Women's Brain Connectivity

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Nov 14, 2023

Unlocking the Brain: Pioneering Non-Invasive Drug Delivery

This study explores breakthrough methods for delivering drugs directly to the brain without surgery, focusing on overcoming the blood-brain barrier, a major challenge in treating neurological conditions.

Unlocking the Brain: Pioneering Non-Invasive Drug Delivery

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Nov 7, 2023

Enhancing COPD Rehabilitation with Melatonin: A New Study Finds

A recent study demonstrates that adding melatonin to pulmonary rehabilitation significantly improves the functional capacity, health status, and quality of life in COPD patients.

Enhancing COPD Rehabilitation with Melatonin: A New Study Finds

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Nov 6, 2023

Cortisol Stress Hormone Levels Impact Patient Nutrition and Recovery

The study investigates the connection between cortisol, a stress-related hormone, and its effects on patients' nutrition and health outcomes, revealing how elevated levels can signal greater risks and influence treatment responses.

Cortisol Stress Hormone Levels Impact Patient Nutrition and Recovery

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Oct 13, 2023

Ashwagandha Root Extract: A Natural Solution for Stress and Anxiety Relief

This study explores how a standardized Ashwagandha root extract significantly improves stress, anxiety, and overall quality of life in adults by naturally modulating stress hormones.

Ashwagandha Root Extract: A Natural Solution for Stress and Anxiety Relief

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Oct 10, 2023

Melatonin's Positive Impact on Perimenopausal Women's Well-being

This recent study delves into how melatonin treatment can significantly improve sleep, mood, and overall life quality for women going through perimenopause, without leading to serious side effects.

Melatonin's Positive Impact on Perimenopausal Women's Well-being

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Oct 9, 2023

Unlocking Memory: How Cortisol Enhances Emotional Recall

This study reveals that stress hormones can improve our memory for emotional events, a finding that could have significant implications for understanding memory processes.

Unlocking Memory: How Cortisol Enhances Emotional Recall

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Aug 25, 2023

Unlocking Yoga's Power Against COVID-19 Stress

The study reveals how yoga significantly reduces stress indicators like heart rate and blood pressure among female college students during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting yoga's potential as a simple yet effective stress management tool.

Unlocking Yoga's Power Against COVID-19 Stress

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Aug 14, 2023

CBT and Yoga Improve Sleep Quality in Anxiety Patients

A study revealed that both cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and yoga significantly improve sleep quality in patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The research highlighted the roles of worry, mindfulness, and perceived stress as key factors in these improvements.

CBT and Yoga Improve Sleep Quality in Anxiety Patients

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Aug 2, 2023

Navigating the Digital Stress Landscape: Insights and Implications

The study delves into how multitasking and work interruptions, typical in digital environments, trigger biological stress. It highlights the unique stress responses without delving into overly technical jargon.

Navigating the Digital Stress Landscape: Insights and Implications

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Jul 5, 2023

Boost Your Workout: The Power of Matcha Green Tea

This study reveals that drinking matcha green tea can enhance muscle strength and reduce fatigue during resistance training. It also positively affects gut microbiota, aiding in better muscle adaptation.

Boost Your Workout: The Power of Matcha Green Tea

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Jul 2, 2023

Virtual Reality Eases Kids' Dental Anxiety

This study reveals that Virtual Reality Distraction (VRD) can significantly lower dental anxiety in children during preventative care by engaging them in a virtual world, making the experience less daunting.

Virtual Reality Eases Kids' Dental Anxiety

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Jun 28, 2023

Unveiling Stress Response in Lonely Young Women

This study explores the link between social stress and loneliness, showing that social exclusion can affect stress responses in young women, particularly those feeling lonely.

Unveiling Stress Response in Lonely Young Women

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Jun 23, 2023

Stress Alters Hormonal Reaction in Social Encounters

The research explores how stress impacts our body's hormonal response during interactions with others, particularly focusing on the effects of stress and relationship status on hormones like cortisol and testosterone during social encounters.

Stress Alters Hormonal Reaction in Social Encounters

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Jun 18, 2023

Unlocking Stress Response Secrets in Overweight Youth

This study investigates how emotional and social factors affect stress-related cortisol levels in young individuals with obesity. It reveals that certain psychological traits, like difficulty in expressing emotions and avoidance in relationships, can influence how stress impacts their body.

Unlocking Stress Response Secrets in Overweight Youth

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Jun 11, 2023

Improving Sleep and Emotions with Blue Light Filtering Software

This research explores how blue light filtering software can enhance sleep quality and regulate emotions by adjusting our exposure to blue light from screens, which is especially beneficial during the evening and nighttime.

Improving Sleep and Emotions with Blue Light Filtering Software

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Jun 1, 2023

Brighten Your Nights: Light Therapy's Impact on Sleep Disorders

This study explores how morning light therapy can significantly improve sleep quality and reduce daytime sleepiness in adults with insomnia, offering a simple, non-invasive treatment option.

Brighten Your Nights: Light Therapy's Impact on Sleep Disorders

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Apr 25, 2023

Melatonin's Impact on IBS and Sleep

This study reveals that melatonin significantly improves symptoms and quality of life in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), particularly those suffering from sleep disorders.

Melatonin's Impact on IBS and Sleep

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Apr 13, 2023

Stress Influences Social Predictions, Study Reveals

This study explores how stress impacts our ability to anticipate others' actions. It found that stress doesn't change how we understand others' beliefs but makes us more likely to expect people to act based on past behaviors rather than current intentions.

Stress Influences Social Predictions, Study Reveals

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Apr 13, 2023

Melatonin Reduces Stress in Dialysis Patients

This study reveals that taking melatonin before exercise can reduce oxidative stress and enhance antioxidant levels in patients undergoing hemodialysis, making it a potential strategy for improving their health outcomes.

Melatonin Reduces Stress in Dialysis Patients

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Mar 15, 2023

Improving Sleep and Stress Management

The study explored a technique called mental contrasting with implementation intentions (MCII) aimed at enhancing sleep quality and reducing stress. Unlike traditional sleep hygiene advice, this approach did not significantly alter sleep or stress markers, suggesting its limitations in controlling sleep-related behaviors.

Improving Sleep and Stress Management

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Mar 8, 2023

Understanding Melatonin's Role in Kidney Health

Melatonin, more than just a sleep hormone, holds promise in kidney disease treatment. Its powerful antioxidant properties may safeguard kidney health, offering a ray of hope for those affected.

Understanding Melatonin's Role in Kidney Health

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Mar 6, 2023

Music Therapy Boosts Mood in ADHD Kids: New Study Finds

A recent study reveals that music therapy significantly improves mood and reduces stress in children and adolescents with ADHD, by enhancing serotonin levels and decreasing cortisol.

Music Therapy Boosts Mood in ADHD Kids: New Study Finds

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Mar 1, 2023

Melatonin: A Game-Changer for Hair Growth and Health

This study delves into melatonin's influence on hair follicles, exploring its potential to enhance human hair growth, particularly in addressing androgenetic alopecia.

Melatonin: A Game-Changer for Hair Growth and Health

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Mar 1, 2023

Sleep and Light Therapy Aids Mood in Pregnancy and Postpartum

This study found that tailored sleep and light therapy can significantly enhance mood in pregnant and postpartum women by adjusting their melatonin levels. This approach offers a non-medical treatment option that is both effective and easy to apply at home.

Sleep and Light Therapy Aids Mood in Pregnancy and Postpartum

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Feb 17, 2023

Unlocking Melatonin's Potential for Skin Health: A New Study Explains

This research highlights melatonin's significant role beyond sleep regulation, showcasing its protective, immunomodulatory, and anti-aging effects on the skin, particularly in allergic and inflammatory conditions.

Unlocking Melatonin's Potential for Skin Health: A New Study Explains

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Feb 16, 2023

Melatonin's Role in Reducing Brain Inflammation Unveiled

Recent studies shed light on melatonin's potential beyond sleep regulation, highlighting its significant anti-inflammatory effects on brain cells, particularly microglia, in complex brain environments.

Melatonin's Role in Reducing Brain Inflammation Unveiled

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Feb 15, 2023

Stress Heightens Sensitivity to Bad Smells

Recent research has shown that stress can make people more sensitive to bad smells. The study explored how stress affects our perception of different odors.

Stress Heightens Sensitivity to Bad Smells

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Feb 14, 2023

Breathe Easy: How Cabin Air Filters Improve Health During Commutes

This study investigated the impact of traffic-related air pollution on health during commutes and whether cabin air filtration can help. It found that filtering air inside vehicles significantly reduced exposure to harmful pollutants and improved indicators related to heart health, stress levels, and mental sharpness.

Breathe Easy: How Cabin Air Filters Improve Health During Commutes

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Feb 10, 2023

Exploring Melatonin's Power Against Heart Disease: A Simple Guide

Imagine a natural body chemical, known mostly for its role in sleep, also holding the key to fighting heart disease. That's what recent research into melatonin, a hormone your body makes at night, suggests. This tiny molecule is not just about getting a good night's sleep; it could be a warrior against heart issues by protecting the energy factories inside our cells.

Exploring Melatonin's Power Against Heart Disease: A Simple Guide

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Jan 9, 2023

Melatonin May Ease Kids' Tummy Troubles, New Study Finds

A recent study explored melatonin's effectiveness in treating children with stomach pain related to functional abdominal pain disorders. The research combined melatonin with a probiotic, showing promising results for easing discomfort.

Melatonin May Ease Kids' Tummy Troubles, New Study Finds

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Jan 5, 2023

Empathy and Social Exclusion: New Insights for Women with BPD

The study explored how perceived social exclusion impacts empathy in women with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) compared to healthy individuals, revealing unique emotional responses without cortisol changes.

Empathy and Social Exclusion: New Insights for Women with BPD

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Jan 5, 2023

Unveiling the Role of Serotonin and Melatonin in Gut Health

Discover how two well-known hormones, serotonin and melatonin, play crucial roles beyond their typical functions, impacting the health of the lower gastrointestinal tract, particularly in conditions like ulcerative colitis.

Unveiling the Role of Serotonin and Melatonin in Gut Health

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Jun 17, 2022

Study Links Early Stress to Learning Challenges in Preterm Kids

This research found that children born extremely preterm may have altered stress responses affecting their memory and attention, potentially leading to learning difficulties.

Study Links Early Stress to Learning Challenges in Preterm Kids

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May 21, 2022

Melatonin's Role in Improving Elderly Women's Nocturia: A Study

The study revealed that melatonin significantly reduced nocturia episodes and improved sleep quality in elderly women, making it a safe and effective treatment option.

Melatonin's Role in Improving Elderly Women's Nocturia: A Study
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