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StressHormoneManagement

Meaning

The clinical and behavioral practice of monitoring, mitigating, and normalizing the physiological impact of chronic psychological or physical stressors by modulating the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the sympathetic nervous system. Effective management is crucial for preventing the long-term health consequences of excessive glucocorticoid exposure, such as visceral fat accumulation and immune dysregulation.