We have known about cortisol since it was discovered in the mid-20th century. However, in the last year or so, this naturally occurring hormone has entered the limelight of social media.

Should we all be concerned about our cortisol levels? I took a blood stress test and spoke with experts to find out. Anna Gragert Wellness Editor II Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the ...

Cortisol naturally peaks in the morning to help you wake up and stay alert, then drops in the evening to signal it’s time to wind down. Constant stress throws this natural rhythm completely out ...

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Cortisol is a hormone produced in the adrenal glands that controls many different body functions, including regulating blood sugar and metabolism, supporting immune function, controlling blood ...

Cortisol is the word of the moment in the wellness world. Over on TikTok, there are over 277,000 videos on the term – and very few of them are positive. Most discussions around the hormone are ...

Cortisol rises before waking as part of the body’s circadian rhythm, not in response to awakening, challenging previous beliefs. For many years it has been generally accepted that waking up ...

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 ...