When our bodies are under stress, either physical (like an injury) or psychological (like relationship struggles), our bodies go through an intense hormonal and neurological response – most commonly ...

In today's fast-paced digital world, endless work and tight deadlines have made stress a leading factor in various health ...

Cortisol cocktail gained popularity because it is believed to lower the ‘stress hormones’ aka cortisol levels in the body But ...

Dear Doctors: I would like to know about cortisol and what it does in the body. I keep hearing that if you’re under a lot of stress, which I have been lately, your cortisol levels can go too high.

Stress, the body's natural response to different types of challenges and daily problems, is an inherently harmless state ...

Social media is partial to a viral wellness topic or two, but the latest trend dominating discussion surrounds the wellbeing benefits of cortisol cocktails. This intriguing concoction doesn't in fact ...

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, ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...