Cortisol has been unfairly vilified for being linked to stress, but it is an essential hormone regulating bodily function. Dr ...

For years, researchers have documented health differences between babies born vaginally versus by cesarean section—work that ...

Professor Andrew Huberman shares his advice on one simple morning habit within the first hour of waking that could help improve sleep, focus and overall health ...

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, ...

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine whether maternal cortisol levels affect fetal heart rate patterns in primiparous pregnant women in the third trimester. METHODS: This cross-sectional ...

Have you heard of a “cortisol cocktail?” Rather than something you might order at a bar, this drink is one of the latest wellness trends floating around social media. Proponents claim the drink, which ...

In a world where managing stress can be difficult, hearing that said stress can affect cortisol levels may have you wondering: Do I have a cortisol imbalance? "Cortisol is a hormone produced by the ...

Ah yes, cortisol: the stress hormone we adore and despise at the same time. Why, you ask? Case in point: Can’t sleep? It’s probably because your cortisol levels are high. Can’t concentrate? It’s ...

Seven underrated staples supply nutrients clinically linked to calmer cortisol and steadier stress responses. Longevity in high-pressure times depends on keeping cortisol — the body’s primary stress ...