Scientists uncover how Yesterday's stress lingers in your body
NCT ID NCT02339506
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how stress changes the way your nervous system controls your heart rate. Researchers gave 23 healthy adults a hormone called cosyntropin or a placebo to see if it caused delayed changes in heart rate control. The goal was to understand the link between stress hormones and the body's stress response.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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