Understanding the impact of sleep duration on cortisol awakening response during early adulthood
Background : The impact of sleep on basal Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal (HPA)-axis functioning has been well documented. Specifically, decreased sleep quality and quantity are associated with higher basal cortisol levels, one index of HPA-axis functioning. Few studies, however...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2012-09-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Psychotraumatology |
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