For many if not most of us, springtime brings a boost in mood and energy - we're drawn to the outdoors and become more physically active. This not only has positive effects on our cardiovascular ...

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol have been ...

In an era where high-intensity workouts dominate fitness culture, a countermovement emphasizing gentler forms of movement has emerged, focusing on exercises that minimize the body’s stress response.

In the ever-evolving world of fitness and wellness, few topics have sparked as much discussion as cortisol. Social media platforms overflow with concerns about this “stress hormone,” particularly from ...

Regular exercise is usually regarded as the cornerstone of good health, but a growing body of research in the fitness and wellness field indicates that more may not be better—particularly for women.

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Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD High cortisol levels over time can lead to conditions like high blood pressure and ...

Six weeks of Ashwagandha root extract supplementation in semi-professional team-sport athletes was associated with ...

Andrew Huberman shares how cortisol level in our body changes as we sleep, leading to us waking up every morning irrespective ...