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Objectively assessed physical activity is associated with increased hair cortisol content in young adults
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Gerber, M. (författare)
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- Jonsdottir, Ingibjörg H, 1966 (författare)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för neurovetenskap och fysiologi,Institutionen för kost- och idrottsvetenskap,Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology,Department of Food and Nutrition, and Sport Science
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Kalak, N. (författare)
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Elliot, C. (författare)
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Puhse, U. (författare)
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Holsboer-Trachsler, E. (författare)
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Brand, S. (författare)
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- 2013-08-06
- 2013
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: Stress-the International Journal on the Biology of Stress. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1025-3890. ; 16:6, s. 593-599
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Abstract
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- Assessing long-term cortisol secretion presents difficulties when cortisol measurement is carried out by saliva, plasma and urine analyses. Hair cortisol has gained increased interest as an alternative biological marker. So far, one study has been published studying hair cortisol in endurance athletes, showing higher levels compared to controls. Using accelerometer data in the present study, we cross-sectionally explored the relationship between moderate physical activity (MPA) and vigorous physical activity (VPA) levels and hair cortisol concentrations after taking into account age, gender, and perceived stress. Hair specimens were collected from 46 university students (20 males, 26 females, M-age +/- SD = 21.2 +/- 1.87 years). Participants provided information about their socio-demographic background and levels of perceived stress. Accelerometer data were collected to assess physical activity. Cortisol concentrations were measured in the first 3-cm hair segment nearest to the scalp. MPA was not correlated with hair cortisol content (r = -0.08). A significant correlation was found between VPA and hair cortisol (r = 0.34, p < 0.05). A regression analysis revealed that participants with higher VPA had elevated hair cortisol concentrations even after taking into account age, gender and perceived stress (beta = 0.33, p < 0.05, Delta R-2 = 0.106). This is the first study showing that objectively assessed VPA is associated with increased hair cortisol levels in young adults. As VPA can be regarded as a physical stressor, it seems imperative that researchers consider participants' levels of VPA if they examine the relationship between stress exposure, hair cortisol and health.
Ämnesord
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Medicinska och farmaceutiska grundvetenskaper -- Neurovetenskaper (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Basic Medicine -- Neurosciences (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- Accelerometer
- exercise
- hair cortisol
- perceived stress
- university students
- young adults
- CHRONIC STRESS
- LEISURE-TIME
- PERCEIVED STRESS
- HPA AXIS
- EXERCISE
- CORTICOSTEROIDS
- ACCELEROMETER
- DEPRESSION
- BIOMARKER
- CHILDREN
- LCORRAL P
- 1994
- MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE
- V26
- P1297
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- ref (ämneskategori)
- art (ämneskategori)
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