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 ...

In an era where high-intensity workouts dominate fitness culture, a countermovement emphasizing gentler forms of movement has emerged, focusing on exercises that minimize the body’s stress response.

Whether a result of an upcoming deadline at school or problems with financial responsibilities, stress is a common part of life. Cortisol is a hormone that is responsible for regulating the body’s ...

"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 ...

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God knows kids these days are under enormous pressure, but a new study finds that exercise may help alleviate their stress by better regulating surges of the stress-related hormone cortisol. It's one ...

High cortisol levels from chronic stress can wreak havoc on your body and mind, but the right workouts can help bring those stress hormones back into balance. When you exercise, your brain releases ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD High cortisol levels over time can lead to conditions like high blood pressure and ...

Viar warns of three very common patterns that tend to trigger cortisol: Arriving too hungry for meals. If you go many hours without eating anything, the body interprets scarcity. Sugar spikes. It’s ...