Besides self-reporting (perceived stress), cortisol and catecholamines can be measured in blood, and also be sampled in saliva. There is growing body of evidence suggesting that the level of salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) increases with physiological and psychosocial stress. Heart activity and blood pressure could be also used as measures of stress effects.
Adverse external influences capable of affecting physical health, usually by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, muscular tension, irritability, and depression, state of mental or emotional strain or suspense. It could refer to the immediate physical and social settings including small things adding up to create "background stress" - like the frustrations of daily commute, badly organized work spaces, and poor ergonomics.
Besides self-reporting (perceived stress), cortisol and catecholamines can be measured in blood, and also be sampled in saliva. There is growing body of evidence suggesting that the level of salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) increases with physiological and psychosocial stress. Heart activity and blood pressure could be also used as measures of stress effects.
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