The normal functioning of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal stress response system, including circadian rhythms, stress reactivity, and recovery processes.
Example: Healthy diurnal cortisol patterns with morning peaks and evening lows, appropriate stress responses that return to baseline, and sensitivity to feedback regulation.
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