For many if not most of us, springtime brings a boost in mood and energy - we're drawn to the outdoors and become more physically active. This not only has positive effects on our cardiovascular ...
"Log 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week" is tried and true advice from healthcare professionals. Sure, regular exercise can lower the risk of heart disease, but research as recent ...
If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol have been ...
In the ever-evolving world of fitness and wellness, few topics have sparked as much discussion as cortisol. Social media platforms overflow with concerns about this “stress hormone,” particularly from ...
Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Cortisol belly is caused by high levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which often ...
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It’s become somewhat of a buzz word in the health world of social media. Cortisol is your body’s stress hormone, and health headlines have been circulating to say that high ...
Cortisol is a steroid hormone made from cholesterol. People often dub it the “stress hormone.” When your body feels threatened, your central nervous system (CNS) kicks in to respond, producing a ...
Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...