WSU study reveals acute effects of cannabis on physiological stress-related outcomes
Cannabis is often used as a stress reliever, but a new study suggests that some of the body’s…
Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Why ‘extreme fitness FOMO’ can do more harm than good for people 40 and up
Hyrox, CrossFit, ultra-endurance trail runs – highly challenging activities such as these are popular in Hong Kong. The…
Longevity doctor explains how overtraining can slow down fat loss: ‘Pushing harder is not always smarter’
When it comes to healthy fat loss, it is the everyday habits that matter. That includes following the…
Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Shares 3 Simple Food Habits To Keep Stress And Cortisol Levels In Check
Stress has become a part of everyday life. From work pressure and family responsibilities to endless scrolling on…
Checking your phone right after waking up? Doctor explains how it can spike stress and set the tone for your entire day
Your alarm goes off, you reach out to silence it – and before you are even fully awake,…
I Asked Doctors About America’s Sudden Obsession With Cortisol Spikes
Your cortisol is probably fine. I mean, I’m not a doctor, and if you’re concerned, you should get…
Infrasound Can Subtly Raise Stress and Discomfort, New Study Finds
New research suggests that infrasound — very low-frequency sound below 20 Hz — can increase cortisol levels and…
Doctor Explains How Ashwagandha May Reduce Belly Fat Linked To Stress
Juggling deadlines, navigating traffic, and managing personal commitments often leads to a common frustration: a stubborn deposition of…
Cortisol Kill-Switch: Exercise Rewires Stress Biology
Summary: We’ve long known that a run can clear your head, but a landmark one-year randomized clinical trial…
Is high cortisol really to blame for all my problems?
It’s 8pm on a Wednesday. I got home from work an hour ago, and I’m lying on the…
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…