Chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can damage the body's natural rhythm and disrupt the part of the brain involved ...

Cortisol was discovered in the mid-20th century, but in the last year or so, this naturally occurring hormone has entered the limelight of social media. You can find videos on TikTok discussing ...

Cortisol is a hormone that plays an active role in metabolic health, blood pressure control and immune response. But, perhaps what cortisol is most known for is its handling of stress.

Psychological stress has historically been viewed as less important than other heart disease risk factors because it is difficult to measure. Chronic stress can impair the ability of arteries to ...

Cortisol is a hormone that naturally occurs in your body, but can cortisol supplements really reduce stress? We asked experts to find out. Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and freelance writer. He ...