June 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Higher cortisol levels and stress are linked to worse cognition and more fatigue in MS patients.
May 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” February 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Lower family income is linked to more stress in parents and more behavior problems in children.
February 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol concentration partly reflects HPA axis regulation but doesn't capture all its complexities.
January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Self-collected hair samples can measure stress but may need adjustments for accuracy.
January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Lye relaxers don't significantly change hair cortisol levels.
January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Loneliness raises stress levels in older African American men but not women.
January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Caregiver perspective-taking affects stress hormone levels in people with Alzheimer's.
November 2025 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair proteomics could be a useful, non-invasive tool for identifying stress-related disorders.
September 2025 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair glucocorticoids link to type 2 diabetes but not to socioeconomic status.
May 2025 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Discrimination during pregnancy affects newborn stress hormone levels.
November 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Testosterone increases hair testosterone levels, stress raises hair cortisol, and relationship status affects hormone levels.
May 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Family dynamics affect preschoolers' stress levels, especially DHEA.
February 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Mothers with lower stress during pregnancy but higher stress after birth had infants with lower development scores.
February 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” The COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly change stress levels in preschoolers, but higher-income families' children showed higher stress.
February 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Higher anxiety during pregnancy is linked to lower cortisol levels in newborns' hair.
February 2024 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Higher prenatal anxiety is linked to lower cortisol levels in newborns' hair.
September 2021 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Nurses had higher stress levels during intense phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 2019 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair samples can reliably show average long-term hormone levels in young women.
August 2016 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” August 2015 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” January 2005 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride may affect brain chemistry and behavior, offering potential for treating certain mental health conditions.
November 2020 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride might affect memory by impacting cholinergic system.
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December 2020 in “Comprehensive psychoneuroendocrinology” Hormone levels in hair change during pregnancy, with progesterone increasing significantly compared to non-pregnant women.
May 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair analysis can effectively assess long-term hormone activity in young children.
April 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol levels may be linked to stress, but results are inconsistent.
April 2026 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” The skin communicates with the nervous system, and targeting neurohormones like melatonin and oxytocin could help treat skin issues.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Hair growth and health are influenced by stress and hormones.
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Stress and emotional factors can worsen skin conditions by affecting the immune system.
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February 2015 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Keloids may be influenced by stress and psychological factors.