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Cortisol, essential for stress adaptation, can have adverse effects on pain perception and aging when dysregulated, while DHEA\/S possess properties that may mitigate these effects. This review explores the roles of cortisol and DHEA\/S in the contexts of obesity, acute and chronic pain, aging, and age-related diseases. We examine the hormonal balance, specifically the cortisol-to-DHEA ratio (CDR), as a key marker of stress system functionality and its impact on pain sensitivity, neurodegeneration, and physical decline. Elevated CDR and decreased DHEA\/S levels are associated with worsened outcomes, including increased frailty, immune dysfunction, and the progression of age-related conditions such as osteoporosis and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. This review synthesizes the current literature to highlight the complex interplay between these hormones and their broader implications for health. 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