Morning anxiety feels like it comes out of nowhere, but psychologists say it usually has a very clear source. Here are the ...

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

Neuroscience research suggests that starting your day with coffee may do more than wake you up—it may also make you feel more ...

While our body needs cortisol to handle stress, its constantly raised levels are not good for you. A US doctor warned how ...

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

Cortisol is a hormone that naturally occurs in your body, but can cortisol supplements really reduce stress? We asked experts to find out. Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and freelance writer. He ...

Holidays are winding down, but that’s not a guarantee stress magically disappears when you ring in the new year.

Though my cortisol test results stressed me out, I'm glad I know more about how cortisol affects my health. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy ...

Cortisol is a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness. It’s affected by stress, trauma, and other things. A healthy diet, sufficient sleep, and stress reduction can help improve cortisol levels.

Higher cortisol levels can raise blood sugar levels. This can happen because of stress, sleep irregularities, caffeine and alcohol, certain medications, and even times of the day. You may experience ...

If you feel stressed without any particular trigger, your daily habits might be the culprit. Dr Sood shares 6 habits that keep your cortisol levels elevated.

What Is a Cortisol Cocktail (Adrenal Cocktail)? A cortisol cocktail — also called an adrenal cocktail — is a drink that includes orange juice, coconut water, and salt, among other ingredients. It’s ...