A study by a team of European scientists suggests individuals suffering from a fear of heights could benefit from combining behavioural therapy with an oral dose of the chemical cortisol, a hormone associated with stress. Cortisol appeared to enhance the effectiveness of exposure therapy in people with an irrational fear of heights.
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