Salivary testosterone and cortisol response in acute stress modulated by seven sessions of mindfulness meditation in young males
Stress February 20, 2024 Yaxin Fan, Yifen Cui, Rongxiang Tang et al.
AbstractStress is an established risk factor for negative health outcomes. Salivary cortisol and testosterone concentrations increase in response to acute psychosocial stress. It’s crucial to reduce stress for health and well-being through evidence-based interventions. Body-mind interventions such as meditation and Tai Chi have shown reduced cortisol levels but mixed results in testosterone...