Tag Archives: Stress Hormone

Overcoming Fear of Heights With Cortisol

Bruce was asked to inspect some damage on the outside of a tower. Although he had developed a fear of heights, he willed himself to go up the firmly attached ladder. Halfway up, Bruce panicked, he could not move, his muscles in his legs were shaking and felt like mush. Another worker had to go […]

Does Depression Cause Weight Gain?

A few unexpected extra pounds can make a person feel a little down, but what about the opposite scenario? Can it feel like it’s getting harder to fight the tumor? Eating patterns and habits are closely related to many people, so it is not surprising that emotional factors play an important role in pain. Does […]