Carrying weight around our middle is something that might seem inevitable past the age of 30. We jokingly refer to our “mum tum,” “beer gut” or “love handles”. But those extra inches are no laughing ...

In an era where high-intensity workouts dominate fitness culture, a countermovement emphasizing gentler forms of movement has emerged, focusing on exercises that minimize the body’s stress response.

Over a decade into selling Korlym to treat endogenous hypercortisolism, also known as Cushing syndrome, Corcept Therapeutics is launching its first-ever direct-to-consumer campaign raising awareness ...

Cortisol, known as the “stress hormone,” plays a significant part in regulating various bodily functions. It’s produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress and is critical in helping the body ...

Many people notice that even after following a strict diet and working out, they are not able to lose weight. There can be ...

TikTok Cortisol Cocktail is the new talk of the town, but does it really have health benefits? Here’s the truth behind the ...

A new study published in Psychological Medicine has found that a specific type of cognitive training can reduce biological markers of stress. The training, focused on modifying memory biases, appeared ...

Another day, another TikTok mass diagnosis trend is sounding the alarm on our health. Thousands of videos on the app have users talking about "cortisol face" or "moon face," characterized by a round, ...

In my last post, I discussed how cortisol is good for your body. It gets energy where it’s needed and helps to keep us from getting sick. This time, I want to talk about how cortisol is good for 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 ...