There is a lack of agreement regarding which variables should be measured to determine allostatic load (AL) and allostatic overload (AOL), specifically whether to measure only mediators like cortisol or also contributing variables like age, gender, diet, habitat, and health behaviors.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Urban Health Council
  Homeostasis vs Allostasis — The Urban Health Council

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• Homeostasis vs Allostasis — The Urban Health Council www.urbanhealthcouncil.com Urban Health Council via serper

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• cortisol concept
• Allostatic load concept