They’re not all related to stress.

Cortisol, often referred to as the “stress hormone,” plays a vital role in regulating metabolism, blood pressure, and the ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cortisol is the Lisa Rinna of hormones—involved in everybody’s business and always getting blamed for the ...

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

Cortisol is a hormone that plays an active role in metabolic health, blood pressure control and immune response. But, perhaps what cortisol is most known for is its handling of stress. Appropriately ...

"Cortisol face" is a viral term for puffiness, dullness and breakouts blamed on stress. Doctors explain what cortisol really ...

Have you given any thought to your cortisol levels lately? The so-called “stress hormone” has become a popular scapegoat, blamed for everything from exhaustion and bloating to anxiety, brain fog, ...

High cortisol isn’t always the culprit, but if you’re dealing with these three symptoms, it may be higher than it should be Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Cortisol helps regulate stress, ...