Cortisol is a hot-button issue in the world of wellness lately. TikTok is rife with influencers claiming they have the best hacks to balance cortisol levels, or trying to earn commission on products ...

When our bodies are under stress, either physical (like an injury) or psychological (like relationship struggles), our bodies go through an intense hormonal and neurological response – most commonly ...

Cortisol is a hormone that is released by the adrenal glands, which sit on top of your kidneys. The term “hormone” is reserved for any chemical messenger that travels through the bloodstream and has ...

The constant go-go-go of life can feel like you never get a chance to slow down, even when you're actively trying to rest. And when you do stop to breathe, your busy mind prevents you from properly ...

It’s a hot topic in sleep research: the relationship between cortisol and the quality and patterns of sleep. I’ve been talking about cortisol for a while, but I’ve never devoted a standalone article ...

Chronic stress means living in a constant state of fight or flight. So what does that mean for Black women’s health and fitness? When it comes to fitness and wellness, the advice is usually simple and ...

Have you given any thought to your cortisol levels lately? The so-called “stress hormone” has become a popular scapegoat, blamed for everything from exhaustion and bloating to anxiety, brain fog, ...

If you've been on TikTok lately, chances are, you'll have come across one of its latest trends: cortisol face, otherwise known as 'moon face.' And, if you've spent more than a minute flicking through ...

When it comes to protecting your mental well-being, it’s just as important to pay attention to what doesn’t make you feel ...