But now is not the time to retreat into our homes to "protect" our children, pediatrician Dr. Christopher Forrest told Newsweek.

Better stress assessment and tailored interventions could give clinicians the tools they need to fend off lasting damage.

Scientists from Aarhus University in Denmark found that men were just as likely to be woken by the sounds of crying as women.

Cortisol Cocktails have gone viral on social media. Dietitians and a doctor explain if it really works, what it is, how to ...

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.

When cortisol stays high for too long, it keeps you stuck in your symptoms, in your body, and mind, living in a cycle that no diet, bootcamp, or pill can fix.

If cortisol levels become too high for too long, you may start to notice some unpleasant side effects, and your health could be at risk.

High levels of cortisol, maintained over long periods, are associated with reduced cognitive function and impaired sleep, which can further impair mental functions such as memory and attention.

Cortisol, a stress hormone that helps your body manage stressful situations, is essential to steer us from danger by triggering our “fight or flight” system. Sustained elevated cortisol levels ...

Certain foods can trigger our cortisol levels to rise and cause negative effects on the body.