cortisol Archives - Kevin Plummer, PhD https://kevinplummerphd.com/tag/cortisol/ School Clinical & Consulting Services Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:02:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://kevinplummerphd.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-KP-SCCS-900-1-75x75.png cortisol Archives - Kevin Plummer, PhD https://kevinplummerphd.com/tag/cortisol/ 32 32 Chronic Stress, Inflammation, and Mood Dysfunction https://kevinplummerphd.com/chronic-stress-inflammation-and-mood-dysfunction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chronic-stress-inflammation-and-mood-dysfunction Sat, 16 Aug 2014 12:56:36 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=434 It is not well understood at this point but there is a relationship between pro-inflammatory cytokines (immune system response) and neurochemical activation (dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and others) that leads to the psycho-physiological response of sickness behavior.

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]]> It is not well understood at this point but there is a relationship between pro-inflammatory cytokines (immune system response) and neurochemical activation (dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and others) that leads to the psycho-physiological response of sickness behavior…

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]]> Understanding Stress: The Relationship Between Mind, Body, and Behavior https://kevinplummerphd.com/understanding-stress-the-relationship-between-mind-body-and-behavior/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-stress-the-relationship-between-mind-body-and-behavior Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:10:53 +0000 http://kevinplummerphd.com/?p=271 Stress is not always a bad thing (though most of this article will be devoted to the adverse effects of stress). We cannot learn something new without experiencing stress. Stress directs our attention and prepares us to manage the problems of the day.

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