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

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

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 ...

Though my cortisol test results stressed me out, I'm glad I know more about how cortisol affects my health. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy ...

What is cortisol, and how is it related to stress? Cortisol is often called the "stress hormone" and is released by the adrenal glands -- part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a bodily ...

In another instance of don't take health advice from influencers on TikTok, the recent trend "#cortisolface" has gained enormous traction on social media platforms. Cortisol Face, so it sounds, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." People on TikTok are talking about “cortisol face.” People on social media say that the condition is ...

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, ...