How stress affects us may depend on the balance between testosterone and cortisol

How stress affects us may depend on the balance between testosterone and cortisol

A new study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology suggests that the way young men experience psychosocial stress may depend on the balance between two hormones: testosterone and cortisol. The researchers found that higher testosterone was linked to lower perceived stress—but only when cortisol levels were low. Conversely, high cortisol was linked to lower stress perception in those with low testosterone. These findings support the idea that it’s…