They’re not all related to stress.

Cortisol is known as the body’s primary stress hormone, but it also helps regulate metabolism, blood sugar, and blood ...

Cortisol helps regulate stress, sleep and metabolism—but chronic elevation can harm long-term health. Signs of high cortisol include poor sleep, visceral fat gain and feeling mentally alert but ...

Little changes can go a long way.

Doctors explain everything you need to know about cortisol and help separate fact from fiction ...

(NewsNation) — Cortisol is a steroid hormone also known as the stress hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands. It also helps regulate blood sugar and inflammation among other functions. People ...

If you are prone to be stressed often, exercise caution and try to manage stress, otherwise your heart will be at serious ...

"Cortisol face" is a viral term for puffiness, dullness and breakouts blamed on stress. Doctors explain what cortisol really ...

Social media loves to blame cortisol for menopause weight gain. But though Cortisol levels rise during perimenopause, the stress hormone isn't the sole culprit behind your changing body. Reduced ...

Have you given any thought to your cortisol levels lately? The so-called “stress hormone” has become a popular scapegoat, blamed for everything from exhaustion and bloating to anxiety, brain fog, ...

Proponents claim the drink – which is made with ingredients including orange juice, coconut water and salt – can lower high ...