ARE YOUR POLITICAL OPINIONS FLUCTUATING? STUDY SAYS TESTOSTERONE IS RESPONSIBLE

Political opinions are very personal and are made after being exposed to a series of incidents, news items and the perspectives of other people. However, according to a new study published in Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology, researchers state that fluctuations in political opinions can be linked to changes in testosterone levels in men.

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These fluctuations in testosterone levels are also associated with changes in cortisol levels.

Testosterone is a hormone naturally produced in the testes of men and the ovaries of women. It determines male characteristics, muscle mass and libido. Cortisol, on the other hand, is another hormone that helps in managing metabolism, blood sugar, and the immune system. However, prolonged elevated levels of cortisol can lead to negative effects on memory, mood and concentration.