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

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 ...

As we age, particularly over 40, managing cortisol levels becomes increasingly important for achieving a flatter stomach and overall wellness. Elevated cortisol, a stress hormone, can contribute to ...

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

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Having too much cortisol in the blood can be damaging to health, particularly if cortisol levels remain high over an extended period. In many cases, the most direct way to lower it is to reduce things ...

Proponents of the viral “cortisol cocktail” claim the drink can reduce stress and improve sleep, but there’s little evidence to support this claim. Its main ingredient, magnesium, may help support ...

Viar warns of three very common patterns that tend to trigger cortisol: Arriving too hungry for meals. If you go many hours ...

Let's face it: Americans are stressed. Google searches for "how to reduce stress" are high, and 77% of U.S. adults report that the country's future is a major source of stress, according to a survey ...

For years, researchers have documented health differences between babies born vaginally versus by cesarean section—work that ...