Ayer says if you have at least three of the following 10 problematic bedtime behaviors, you should see a doctor to get your hormones checked. Regular exercise, less caffeine, stress management and a ...

We all have unique schedules, challenges, and responsibilities. But there’s one thing almost everyone can relate to while ...

I got a blood test to figure out my cortisol levels and learned a lot about stress in the process. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at ...

Women with PCOS may be characterized by an increased production rate of adrenal androgens, particularly DHEA, while cortisol production rates seem to be normal, unless obesity is present.

These are excessive adrenocortical secretion of aldosterone, Cortisol or mineralocorticoids that are not secreted in large amounts under normal conditions — for example, corticosterone (compound ...

Obesity is strongly related to the development ... Stress harms your hormones in several ways. The hormone cortisol is known as the stress hormone because it helps your body cope with long-term ...

Billions of dollars worth of investment have flowed into obesity drug research over the past two years, drawn by the success of Wegovy and Zepbound as well as forecasts that have predicted $100 ...

Background: Synbiotics, combining specific probiotics and selected prebiotics, may benefit health issues like obesity, but evidence remains inconsistent. Methods: In a randomized, double-blind, ...

More recently, they have emerged as effective treatments for obesity—slowing digestion, increasing feelings of fullness, and reducing hunger. But while the benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists ...

Individuals with obesity often encounter challenges in relationships, employment, and health, but a recent study published in Psychological Science has found that the severity of these issues can ...

A subset of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may present adrenal hyperandrogenesis, although adrenal cortisol production rate appears to be normal. Obesity is often associated with PCOS ...