Depressive symptoms and metabolic risk: Effects of cortisol and gender
Published Aug 1, 2009 · C. Muhtz, B. Zyriax, T. Klähn
Psychoneuroendocrinology
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayDepressive symptoms are associated with metabolic syndrome in women, with elevated afternoon and evening cortisol partially mediating this association.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.