Stress Physiology Insights

Detailed explorations of the mechanisms linking chronic stress exposure to physiological and behavioural changes in body mass dynamics.

Stress physiology overview diagram
HPA axis signalling pathways

The HPA Axis and Glucocorticoid Signalling

Core exploration of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, CRH release, and the role of glucocorticoids in stress physiology.

Read more →
Cortisol dynamics over time

Cortisol Dynamics in Prolonged Stress

Patterns of cortisol secretion, circadian rhythm disruption, and regulation under conditions of chronic stress exposure.

Read more →
Hypothalamic appetite control

Stress Effects on Central Appetite Control

How chronic stress alters hypothalamic appetite circuits, disrupts satiety signalling, and influences reward-driven food seeking.

Read more →
Metabolic responses to glucocorticoids

Peripheral Metabolic Responses to Glucocorticoids

Tissue-specific effects of glucocorticoids on adipose tissue, liver, and muscle metabolism during chronic stress.

Read more →
Chronic stress eating patterns

Behavioural Correlates of Chronic Stress and Eating

Comfort-seeking eating patterns, food preference shifts, and learned behavioural responses to prolonged psychological stress.

Read more →
Stress and body mass associations

Observational Links Between Stress Measures and Body Mass

Key findings from human cohort studies examining associations between perceived stress and body composition changes.

Read more →