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How Stress Shapes the Brain: The Time-Sensitive Impact of Hormones on Memory and Learning
Posted by Behcet Bicakci on
Stress isn't always the enemy of memory. Discover how cortisol and stress hormones shape the brain's ability to learn, and what you can do to keep your stress response in balance.
The Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) and Adrenal Function
Posted by Ben White on
The Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) — the 50% surge in cortisol that occurs in the first 30 minutes after waking — is one of the most sensitive markers of HPA axis health. Discover how CAR differs from the standard diurnal cortisol curve, which conditions are linked to blunted or exaggerated CAR, and how three timed morning saliva samples can reveal adrenal function in ways a single cortisol test cannot.