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Psychosom Med February 2001 PMID 11020091

Stress and body shape: stress-induced cortisol secretion is consistently greater among women with central fat.

E S Epel, B McEwen, T Seeman, K Matthews, G Castellazzo, K D Brownell, J Bell, J R Ickovics

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The discussions include supportive remarks about the link between stress responses and body shape, such as references to cortisol and psychological stress, while also questioning how this information might influence health strategies. The tone indicates some interest and engagement, with users exploring both scientific insights and real-world implications, yet overall impact remains moderate due to limited broad-reaching comments.

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Most discussions acknowledge the validity of the findings, with some explicitly supporting the link between stress, cortisol, and fat distribution.

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The social discussions demonstrate a modest level of curiosity and concern, reflected in mentions of health impacts and personal relevance.

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Participants actively analyze the implications and methods, with some references to psychological stress and biological responses suggesting a reasonable depth of engagement.

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While some recognize potential health impacts, there is limited discussion on broader societal or policy implications, leading to a neutral impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • Women with central fat (high WHR) show higher cortisol responses to stress, especially during initial stress exposure.
  • Women with a high WHR also perceived stress as more threatening, performed worse on stress tasks, and reported higher levels of chronic stress.
  • The study suggests that increased cortisol response to stress may contribute to central fat accumulation and indicates a connection between psychological stress and health risks.]
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