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 ...

It’s a hot topic in sleep research: the relationship between cortisol and the quality and patterns of sleep. I’ve been talking about cortisol for a while, but I’ve never devoted a standalone article ...

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

TikTok has been on a cortisol kick. It started months ago with low-cortisol workouts that aimed to be as low-key and stress-free as possible. Right now it’s all about “cortisol face” — a topic with ...

Over the past year, I've seen countless social media videos discussing cortisol imbalances. As someone with anxiety, I've ...

Low-intensity exercise is thought to be better for keeping this “stress hormone” in check. But scientists say cortisol plays a crucial role in fueling your workout. Often called the “stress hormone,” ...