Ramon Rego, M.D. states that while hormones play an important role in protecting the body, stress hormones can also alter brain functioning. According to a new study, chronically high levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, can boost risk aversion, making investors less likely to take a risk when the markets are lower.
http://www.examiner.com/article/heightened-investor-hormones-increase-market-instability-ramon-rego-m-d
