Self-employment increases stress even after controlling for genetics
By comparing identical twins, researchers uncover why working for yourself may come with hidden stress costs, but why…
Is cortisol the enemy? Heart surgeon with 25 years of experience explains the essential role of the stress hormone
Scroll through wellness content today and you’ll likely see one recurring message: lower your cortisol to lower your…
Chennai fitness trainer shares 5 simple daily habits that helped him stay lean, strong and healthy for 20 years
Weight loss and fitness are rarely a one-time fix – the real challenge begins once you’ve reached your…
Prenatal stress hormones may shape when a baby’s teeth erupt
A new birth cohort study reveals that a mother’s stress-related hormones in late pregnancy, especially cortisol, may quietly…
7 Was to Lower Cortisol Levels When You’re Stressed Out
4. Be mindful Paying attention to your breath is a form of mindfulness — noticing what’s happening in your…
Depression during pregnancy raises risk of gestational diabetes
Researchers uncover a consistent global link between antenatal depression and gestational diabetes, highlighting how early emotional support and…
Drinking less water daily spikes your stress hormone
Researchers discovered that people who don’t drink enough water react with sharper cortisol spikes during stressful events, explaining…
Your Morning Urine Color May Signal How Your Body Handles Stress
(© cliplab.pro – stock.adobe.com) In A Nutshell Darker morning urine was linked to stronger cortisol responses during stress.…
Boredom and noise can sharply increase stress? 7 unusual cortisol triggers one should be aware of
Missing meals or eating at unusual hours often confuses the body, prompting towards the release of cortisol to…
Exercise Scientist Reveals 2 Sleep Hacks for Faster Recovery
Sep 10, 2025 1:27 PM EDT Sleep is one of the most important parts of recovery. Most people…
How water could be your new stress buster – Firstpost
A new study, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that people who drank less than one-and-a-half…
Revolutionary Cortisol Test Lets You “See” Stress With a Smartphone Camera
A groundbreaking biosensor powered by protein design and smartphone cameras could transform how we measure the body’s stress…