Regular exercise benefits PCOS, but high-intensity or stressful workouts may trigger cortisol imbalance, worsening symptoms like fatigue, irregular cycles, or weight gain. Understanding signs to watch ...

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 ...

Chronic stress physically manifests as acne, thinning skin, and facial swelling (“moon face”). Anxiety disorders create a feedback loop, triggering continuous hormone release that exacerbates ...

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 ...

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 ...