Cortisol, often referred to as the “stress hormone,” plays a vital role in regulating metabolism, blood pressure, and the ...

Certain foods and drinks, like alcohol, fried foods and sweets, can raise cortisol levels. Eating these foods regularly may worsen stress, inflammation, blood sugar levels and sleep quality. Focus on ...

One of the best tools to lower cortisol levels is connection. “Stress can often build up when we feel our stress is trapped ...

What is cortisol, and how is it related to stress? Cortisol is often called the "stress hormone" and is released by the adrenal glands -- part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a bodily ...

Can an $8 test really give you an accurate reading of your hormone levels? That’s the idea behind Eli Health’s Hormometer, which is an at-home saliva-based hormone test. Up until now you’ve only been ...

A new study published in Psychological Medicine has found that a specific type of cognitive training can reduce biological ...

Cortisol is a hot-button issue in the world of wellness lately. TikTok is rife with influencers claiming they have the best hacks to balance cortisol levels, or trying to earn commission on products ...

TV doctor Amir Khan has explained that anyone who wakes up in the early hours of the morning may be suffering high or chronic ...

In today's fast-paced world, stress elevates cortisol levels, impacting health. Unexplained weight gain, especially around the abdomen, chronic fatigue despite adequate sleep, and increased ...

Your body produces cortisol as its primary stress hormone, which enables you to handle stressful situations, while following ...

Cleveland endocrinologist Brian Burtch explains why the trendy "cortisol cocktail" is unlikely to affect cortisol levels ...