http://goldbamboo.com/ Cortisol News from GoldBamboo.com en-us © 2005, Gold Bamboo LLC, All Rights Reserved http://goldbamboo.com/news-a221980.html U.S. caregivers have elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, putting them at risk for physical health problems, a study says. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:07 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a220302.html German researchers have found additional evidence that the stress hormone cortisol can have positive effects in certain situations. Although chronic stress, which brings long-term elevations of cortisol in the bloodstream, can weaken the immune system and induce depression, this new study adds to mounting evidence that cortisol given near in time to a physical or psychological stress may lessen the stressor's emotional impact. Psychologists are especially interested in what this means for preventing and treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 04:00 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a220211.html German researchers have found additional evidence that the stress hormone cortisol can have positive effects in certain situations. [click link for full article] Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:00 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a220346.html Chronically elevated cortisol levels can be damaging to mood and immunity, but a short spike in the stress hormone may be protective, say German researchers. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:10 EST http://goldbamboo.com/news-a220392.html Just a few whiffs of a chemical found in male sweat is enough to raise levels of the stress hormone cortisol in heterosexual women, according to a new study by University of California, Berkeley, scientists. [click link for full article] Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:00 EST