The level of the stress hormone can predict accident

Low levels of the stress hormone Cortisol can determine the most young drivers are most at risk get into an accident. That is the conclusion drawn by researchers from the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec.

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The lower levels of a teenager level stress hormone   cortisol, the higher the probability to break car. Just got the rights of young people, who because of stress increased cortisol levels, on the other hand, the least risk of becoming victims Accident . Therefore, measurement of this hormone can be an excellent prevention of accidents. AND young drivers with low cortisol require additional lessons of safe driving, according to the study authors.

It turns out that a high level of stress hormone It allows drivers to demonstrate a more rapid response, and it depends on the probability of it Accident . The more cortisol in the blood, the actively learn lessons from the experience of driving young people. Low reading this hormone is more carefree, relaxed state of the wheel, and which could cause an accident.

Incidentally, reduced level Cortisol   in adults it has long been linked to dangerous criminal behavior, as well as with risky driving. At this time, Canadian scientists observed 48 teenagers, just got a driver's license in the US state Virginia (in the United States the right to be issued in 16 years). Cortisol levels   determined by analysis of saliva, which were taken at the time of delivery of math tests. Wherein teens said that it is best passed the test will receive cash prizes. Observations have confirmed that the rate of cortisol in the blood is an excellent indicator of future accidents. (READ MORE)

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