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High levels of testosterone impair empathy
Date: 2011-02-10 00:00:00

Women have long accused their male partners of not caring about their feelings. Now, a new study suggests that testosterone testing may help get to the bottom of why women feel compelled to make these accusations.... Full Story

Study clarifies link between cortisol levels and problem behavior
Date: 2011-02-11 00:00:00

Cortisol testing may help parents explain the problem behavior of their children, as a new study from a team of Concordia University researchers has found that abnormal levels of the stress hormone are closely tied to behavioral problems in adolescents.... Full Story

Higher testosterone levels associated with increased autism risk
Date: 2011-02-24 00:00:00

Rates of autism are as much as four times higher in males than females. Testosterone testing is helping scientists understand why this is. It may also enable parents to get a glimpse of their child's specific risk of developing the condition.... Full Story

Yoga can help individuals manage stress levels
Date: 2011-02-28 00:00:00

Individuals who have received cortisol test results showing high levels of stress may benefit from taking a yoga class. The findings of a new study from Johns Hopkins University indicate that the practice is affective at helping people manage stress.... Full Story

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