Browsing: Cortisol

It’s called the anti-stress mineral for a reason.*

Some changes in cortisol levels are normal, but chronically elevated levels can affect our health.Potatoes, bananas and dark chocolate may…

Cortisol is one of your body’s main hormones to keep things running smoothly—its key role is managing stress, but it…

Ever wonder why some people seem to age gracefully despite life’s chaos, while others feel the effects of stress more…

If you exercise regularly, take care of your sleep, but still feel stressed about situations you know you can handle,…

Forget coffee. The internet swears it’s found another miracle drink to perk you up when you’re feeling run down: the…

Cortisol is a chemical that your body produces to adapt to stressful situations. During periods of acute stress, like public…

The cortisol detox diet is an eating plan designed to reduce stress and lower cortisol levels. It emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense…

Key Takeaways While the evidence supporting cortisol cocktails may be lacking in terms of their ability to lower cortisol, the…

Cortisol, the “stress hormone,” helps control stress responses and regulates blood sugar, blood pressure, and inflammation. Though cortisol plays important…