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 …

Salivary cortisol is frequently used as a biomarker of psychological stress. However,
psychobiological mechanisms, which trigger the hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal axis …

The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis has been implicated in the pathophysiology
of a variety of mood and cognitive disorders. Neuroendocrine studies have demonstrated …

This review aims to discuss the evidence supporting the link between chronic stress,
cognitive function and mental health. Over the years, the associations between these …

Stress and stress-related health impairments are major problems in human life and
elucidating the biological pathways linking stress and disease is of substantial importance …

Non-human animal studies demonstrate relationships between stress and selective intake of
palatable food. In humans, exposure to laboratory stressors and self-reported stress are …

Cumulative acute psychosocial stress is thought to promote the development of a range of
disorders which suggests that biomarkers for the physiological response may become …

Chronic psychosocial stress is increasingly being recognised as a risk factor for sporadic
Alzheimer's disease (AD). The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis (HPA axis) is the major …

Stress is one of the most significant health problems in modern societies and the 21st
century. This explains a pressing need for investigations into the biological pathways linking …

Rationale Abuse and neglect are highly prevalent in children and have enduring
neurobiological effects. Stressful early life environments perturb the hypothalamic–pituitary …