Have you looked in the mirror recently and not recognised the person looking back? Cortisol, the hormone designed to control inflammation in our bodies, could be to blame. At normal levels, of course, ...

Did you know t cortisol – the stress hormone – is actually essential for regulating metabolism and survival? Dr Vora explains ...

If you always feel on edge, then you need to pay attention to your stress level. Here is how the signs of chronic stress can ...

From the 24/7 news cycle to the latest drama with your BFFs to the constantly "on" feeling from your omnipresent smartphone and other tech, life can feel like a lot. According to the latest Stress in ...

Many people worry that traumatic material on social media, such as material with suicide or self-harm content, may be especially harmful for young people—and research suggests this concern is ...

Stress triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, which can be beneficial in short bursts, but harmful over time. Chronic stress can negatively impact physical health, sometimes triggering ...

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol have been ...

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,” ...

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 ...