Self-esteem may lower stress to help protect the health of older adults
Background to a new study notes that self-esteem--a person’s sense of worth--may decline at older ages. Researchers were curious if lower levels of self-esteem might lead to changes in amounts of the hormone cortisol. Increased cortisol levels indicate stress, and long-term stress can lead to health conditions (American Psychological Association).
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