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Cortisol awakening response (CAR)

The cortisol awakening response (CAR) is a period of increased cortisol secretory activity initiated by morning awakening and typically peaking between 30 and 45min post awakening (Pruessner et al., 1997; Wilhelm et al., 2007).

Ref:
Angela Clow, Frank Hucklebridge, Lisa Thorn, The Cortisol Awakening Response in Context, Editor(s): Angela Clow, Lisa Thorn, International Review of Neurobiology, Academic Press, Volume 93, 2010, Pages 153-175, ISSN 0074-7742, ISBN 9780123813244, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0074-7742(10)93007-9. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0074774210930079)

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Added on Feb 10, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer
Edited on Aug 7, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer

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