Stress is a universal experience. Whether from school, family, friends or life, it’s a regular part of being human. Despite overstimulation and doomscrolling becoming normalized, it’s worth noting ...

Today is National Stress Awareness Day, and many of us suffer from chronic stress, unfortunately. According to Gallup’s December 2023 poll, nearly half of U.S. adults, 49%, reported frequently feeling ...

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 ...

Though my cortisol test results stressed me out, I'm glad I know more about how cortisol affects my health. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy ...

Anyone who watches wellness content on TikTok will have noticed that one of this year's major buzzwords has been cortisol—and the trend has made its way over to Instagram now too. For the past year, ...

Myths about cortisol—also known as the “stress hormone”—abound on social media. Here’s what experts say about this substance that helps make your body tick. Cortisol plays a critical role in your body ...

Managing stress is more than just a mental challenge. It is directly tied to your physical health, particularly your cardiovascular system. The relationship between stress and blood pressure has ...

Constipation is usually blamed on low fibre, dehydration or a sudden change in diet. But doctors say there's another major driver that often goes undetected - stress. Whether it's work pressure, exams ...

Teachers work more hours with a lower average base pay than other working Americans with similar vocations, according to a national Rand survey released today. Teachers who took part in the annual ...

WSU researchers found that rats with high levels of natural stress hormones were far more likely to self-administer cannabis ...

Rats with naturally high stress levels were far more likely to self-administer cannabis when given access. Behavioral testing showed that baseline stress hormones were the strongest predictor of ...