Cortisol is a hormone that regulates the storage and mobilization of energy, said Elizabeth Bachen, a psychology professor at ...

Cortisol plays a role in essential functions in your body, but the hormone can cause health issues when we experience ...

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Stress and some conditions can increase cortisol levels. High cortisol can cause symptoms such as weight gain, acne, and fatigue. Doctors may refer to high cortisol as Cushing syndrome or ...

It's normal to get stressed, but it shouldn't affect your day-to-day functioning. If you experience chronic stress and exhaustion that's affecting your daily life, it may be a sign that you ...

When it comes to preventative health recommendations, few are more common than admonitions to get one's stress levels down. Such recommendations make sense considering that experiencing too much ...

Slow and steady movement is the best place to start when it comes to cortisol management. If you currently do a lot of high-intensity work (which, yes, is a stress on the body), pull back and opt for ...

What is cortisol face, medically known as 'moon face'? Dr Shotter explained that traditionally cortisol face is associated with people who have high cortisol levels "due to a medical disorder or ...