The body’s response to stress is different in children with a family history of bipolar disorder, a new study reports. The hormone cortisol, which is released in times of stress. Whether stressed or not, children with a parent suffering from bipolar disorder have higher levels of the hormone. Children whose mother or father is affected... [Continue Reading]
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Increasing the presence of glucocorticoids may decrease the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Glucocorticoids, including cortisol, are a group of stress hormones that increase after experiencing stress. Cortisol ... Read Post
Children whose mother or father is affected by bipolar disorder may need to keep their stress levels in check. A new international study, led by Concordia University, suggests the stress hormone cortisol is a key player in the mood ... Read Post
Children whose mother or father is affected by bipolar disorder may need to keep their stress levels in check. A new international study suggests the stress hormone cortisol is a key player in the mood disorder. The findings are the... Read Post