If you've been on social media recently, chances are you've heard about "cortisol face," a term to describe facial swelling or puffiness, allegedly caused by high levels of the stress hormone cortisol ...

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Anyone who watches wellness content on TikTok will have noticed that one of this year's major buzzwords has been cortisol—and the trend has made its way over to Instagram now too. For the past year, ...

What Is a Cortisol Cocktail (Adrenal Cocktail)? A cortisol cocktail — also called an adrenal cocktail — is a drink that includes orange juice, coconut water, and salt, among other ingredients. It’s ...

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...

(CNN) — If you’ve spent time on TikTok or Instagram lately, chances are the “cortisol cocktail” trending as the latest wellness hack has appeared in your feed. This colorful, nonalcoholic drink ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MDKey TakeawaysHormonal belly is when your belly gets big from hormones being out of ...