Obesity (Silver Spring) March 2017 PMID 28229550

Hair cortisol and adiposity in a population-based sample of 2,527 men and women aged 54 to 87 years.

Sarah E Jackson, Clemens Kirschbaum, Andrew Steptoe

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The overall tone and word choices, such as emphasizing the harmful effects of stress and cortisol, demonstrate genuine interest and concern, exemplified by posts linking stress to weight gain and discussing health strategies. The inclusion of specific research findings and calls to action, like managing stress, reflect moderate but meaningful engagement with the topic.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated the relationship between hair cortisol levels, which indicate long-term cortisol exposure, and measures of adiposity such as weight, BMI, and waist circumference in a large sample of adults aged 54 and older.
  • Results showed that higher hair cortisol concentrations were significantly linked to greater adiposity and were particularly elevated in individuals with obesity and those with persistent obesity over four years.
  • The findings support the idea that chronic cortisol exposure may play a role in the development and persistence of obesity in older adults.]

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Harvard & UCL Well-being and Health Course
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@DrSarahEJackson @UCL_BSH & co found associations between ⬆️ cortisol and ⬆️ obesity & waist circumference. Highlighting chronic stress may be associated with adiposity markers & obesity. But more research needed to clarify direction of associations ➡️ https://t.co/nEQpejR2m5

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Science ABC
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Feeling tired, irritable, or constantly battling headaches? Ever wondered how stress affects your body? Check out our latest video on chronic stress and cortisol's impact. It's time to understand and conquer stress for a healthier, happier you! https://t.co/xWD08IDvMu

Sep 25, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 11,563 followers View post →
Science ABC
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What Does Chronic Stress Do To Your Mind And Body #StressEffects #CortisolImpact #MentalHealthAwareness https://t.co/gLemZ0sBQy

Sep 26, 2023 · 11,563 followers View post →
dominique renucci
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These Habits Cause HIGH Visceral Fat (AVOID Them) https://t.co/xXUREa88lg via @YouTube

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Hair Cortisol and Adiposity in a Population‐Based Sample of 2,527 Men and Women Aged 54 to 87 Years. Obesity 2017

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Cheo (Chāy Ō)
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Thomas DeLauer These Lifestyle Habits Cause HIGH Visceral Fat (Avoid Them) https://t.co/7srFZtwjq5 #keto

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Science ABC
@abc_science · X

What Does Chronic Stress Do To Your Mind And Body #StressEffects #CortisolImpact #MentalHealthAwareness https://t.co/gLemZ0sBQy

Sep 26, 2023 · 11,563 followers View post →
Snoozles
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RT @abc_science: Feeling tired, irritable, or constantly battling headaches? Ever wondered how stress affects your body? Check out our late…

Sep 25, 2023 · 1 share · 262 followers View post →
Science ABC
@abc_science · X

Feeling tired, irritable, or constantly battling headaches? Ever wondered how stress affects your body? Check out our latest video on chronic stress and cortisol's impact. It's time to understand and conquer stress for a healthier, happier you! https://t.co/xWD08IDvMu

Sep 25, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 11,563 followers View post →
AberdeenChiropractic
@AberdeenChiro · X

Hair Cortisol and Adiposity in a Population‐Based Sample of 2,527 Men and Women Aged 54 to 87 Years. Obesity 2017

Mar 7, 2022 · 807 followers View post →
dominique renucci
@yogayantra · X

These Habits Cause HIGH Visceral Fat (AVOID Them) https://t.co/xXUREa88lg via @YouTube

Feb 28, 2022 · 1,000 followers View post →
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Cheo (Chāy Ō)
@CheoWalker · X

Thomas DeLauer These Lifestyle Habits Cause HIGH Visceral Fat (Avoid Them) https://t.co/7srFZtwjq5 #keto

Feb 27, 2022 · 355 followers View post →
Nicholas Faulkner
@TheoWarren87 · X

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Feb 27, 2022 · 25 followers View post →
Harvard & UCL Well-being and Health Course
@wb_harvard_ucl · X

@DrSarahEJackson @UCL_BSH & co found associations between ⬆️ cortisol and ⬆️ obesity & waist circumference. Highlighting chronic stress may be associated with adiposity markers & obesity. But more research needed to clarify direction of associations ➡️ https://t.co/nEQpejR2m5

Apr 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 278 followers View post →
PT and the MOG at Trilogy
@PT_MOG_Trilogy · X

It’s no secret that stress is bad for your health, but a new study suggests that chronic stress can cause significant — and dangerous — weight gain: https://t.co/k7SFymYiIy #ptmogtrilogy #stressless #health https://t.co/36H9rRPPwV

Feb 13, 2021 · 33 followers View post →