Moreover, when this repeated engagement of stress systems occurs early in life, the developing systems themselves may be adversely affected. (pnas.org)
Objective: To investigate whether a support intervention (warm touch enhancement) influences physiological stress systems that are linked to important health outcomes. (journals.lww.com)
When your body detects stress this system releases cortisol, a steroid hormone that helps with the fight - or - flight response. (newatlas.com)