One of the best tools to lower cortisol levels is connection. “Stress can often build up when we feel our stress is trapped ...

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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.

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From the low-histamine diet to the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet, health and wellness trends are dominating the food and beverage industry, fuelling innovation and guiding new product development.

Cortisol helps regulate stress, sleep and metabolism—but chronic elevation can harm long-term health. Signs of high cortisol include poor sleep, visceral fat gain and feeling mentally alert but ...

Struggling with weight gain or high blood pressure? High cortisol levels could be the reason, suggests a gastroenterologist.