(Sheth, RDN, CDCES, FAND, is a nationally recognized registered dietitian, diabetes care and education specialist, based in Los Angeles. She specializes in plant-forward, culturally inclusive ...

In this modern generation everyone is facing stress and it is a very common issue. At the center of our body’s stress response is a hormone called cortisol. It is generally known as stress ...

Image: Unsplash How small daily choices quietly shape your stress hormone balance Cortisol gets labeled the “stress hor ...

Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet. Wellness influencers warn about the various symptoms of chronically high cortisol: waking up at 3 a.m., swollen "cortisol ...

Cortisol is known as the body’s primary stress hormone, but it also helps regulate metabolism, blood sugar, and blood pressure, plus helps reduce inflammation. That’s why it may be a surprise that the ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If you look to social media for medical advice, you may find recipes for the cortisol cocktail, also known as the adrenal cocktail. A mix of orange juice, coconut water, sea salt ...

Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make emotional memories in particular stronger. But how exactly does cortisol ...

Cortisol helps regulate stress and brain function, but chronically high levels can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, and depression. Low cortisol can cause fatigue, memory issues, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Cortisol is a stress hormone that usually peaks in the ...

Researchers discovered that people who don’t drink enough water react with sharper cortisol spikes during stressful events, explaining why poor hydration is tied to long-term health risks. Study: ...