In my last post, I discussed how cortisol is good for your body. It gets energy where it’s needed and helps to keep us from getting sick. This time, I want to talk about how cortisol is good for the ...

Proteins left behind by COVID-19 long after initial infection can cause cortisol levels in the brain to plummet, inflame the nervous system and prime its immune cells to hyper-react when another ...

Stress influences what we learn and remember. The hormone cortisol, which is released during stressful situations, can make emotional memories in particular stronger. But how exactly does cortisol ...

Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone. Too much cortisol over time may harm memory and brain health, but the cortisol-dementia link is complex and mostly correlational. Managing stress, sleep, ...

Forgetfulness, brain fog, and difficulty in concentrating are all-too-familiar complaints in today's hectic life. Though these symptoms are most typically blamed on aging, lack of sleep, or ...

We all know stress messes with our heads, but did you know it can also wreak havoc on our bodies? Say hello to cortisol, the hormone released when stress hits, triggering that familiar “fight, flight ...

A new animal study shows that exposure to immune-stimulating proteins left behind by COVID-19 leads to lower cortisol, brain inflammation and a heightened reaction to subsequent stressors. Proteins ...

Proteins left behind by COVID-19 long after initial infection can cause cortisol levels in the brain to plummet, inflame the nervous system and prime its immune cells to hyper-react when another ...

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that regulates a wide range of body functions, including immunity, inflammation, and metabolism. Because of its role in regulating the stress response, people also call ...

Proteins left behind by COVID-19 long after initial infection can cause cortisol levels in the brain to plummet, inflame the nervous system and prime its immune cells to hyper-react when another ...