Cortisol is often blamed for a range of health issues, but Dr Jeremy London, a cardiothoracic surgeon, challenges this view.

Cortisol has become a buzzword on social media over the past few years, and right alongside that, we have "cortisol face." Also known as a "moon face," the term describes a swollen or puffy face ...

TV doctor Amir Khan has explained that anyone who wakes up in the early hours of the morning may be suffering high or chronic ...

If you've been on social media recently, chances are you've heard about "cortisol face," a term to describe facial swelling or puffiness, allegedly caused by high levels of the stress hormone cortisol ...

Chronic stress physically manifests as acne, thinning skin, and facial swelling (“moon face”). Anxiety disorders create a feedback loop, triggering continuous hormone release that exacerbates ...

Higher cortisol levels can raise blood sugar levels. This can happen because of stress, sleep irregularities, caffeine and alcohol, certain medications, and even times of the day. You may experience ...

"This response evolved to help us cope with new challenges and can help us form stronger memories in order to deal with these ...

Many people notice more anxiety after ovulation, but the reasons are not always obvious. This article examines how cortisol levels change during the luteal phase, how the body responds to hormonal ...

Weight loss coach shares how reducing cortisol led to her client losing 3 kg of water weight and reducing facial swelling.

The so-called Cortisol Cocktail is all over TikTok right now. Fans swear it will help lower levels of the stress hormone in the body. Experts explain if it really has an effect on your stress levels.

Under normal circumstances, cortisol begins to rise between 2 and 3am, climbing steadily until it reaches its peak ...