Norrback also works on the causes and effects of stress and stress-dysregulation in the general population as well as in affective disorders, which are believed to be stress-related conditions. The research has provided additional support for the condition denoted hypocortisolism, which is characterized by a long-term lowering of the cortisol levels, believed to be induced through an increased stress load.Fries E, Hesse J, Hellhammer J, Hellhammer DH (2005), A new view on hypocortisolism. Psychoneuroendocrinology 30:1010-1016Heim C, Ehlert U, Hellhammer DH (2000), The potential role of hypocortisolism in the pathophysiology of stress-related bodily disorders. Psychoneuroendocrinology 25:1-35 Norrback's research has shown that there exist significant associations between hypocortisolism and affective disorders, accelerated cellular aging, psychosomatic conditions, pain and inflammatory symptoms and markers of inflammation.
