These days, cortisol is a buzzword, thanks to its direct link to stress—a phenomenon affecting a huge chunk of the population. According to the Cleveland Clinic, 27% of Americans experience stress ...

How to relieve stress: 9 easy tips Learning how to cope with stress and find ways to unwind can improve both your physical and mental health. In fact, studies show relieving stress can lower your ...

Nearly half of Americans frequently experience stress, according to a recent Gallup poll — and if the condition goes unchecked, it can increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, ...

We often think of the summer as the best time to relax, but it’s no coincidence that national wellbeing month also falls in August. The summer holidays can be a high stress time for parents and many ...

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, your mind racing with unfinished tasks, forgotten errands, or unresolved worries? Or maybe you’ve sat down to work on a big project only to feel ...

Most people experience anxiety at certain points in their lives. It can occur in a professional or personal environment. The good news is that there are many ways to lessen anxiety in a difficult ...

Google searches for "how to reduce stress" are at an all-time high. "I'm actually hearing from a lot of my own patients that they can't remember the last time that they were this stressed and unable ...

We’re building the first of twenty or so houses we’ll build on land we own. We’ve renovated a number of our rental properties, so we’re familiar with building codes and inspections, but we’ve never ...

Cortisol is a hormone that naturally occurs in your body, but can cortisol supplements really reduce stress? We asked experts to find out. Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and freelance writer. He ...

“I’ve got a super stressful week coming up,” Adam, a project manager, announced in our Monday session. “We’re meeting with our most important and most difficult client on Thursday afternoon. I’m ...

The 1960s produced timeless music with remarkable stress-reducing qualities. Songs with slower tempos, gentle melodies, and soothing harmonies can lower heart rate and reduce cortisol levels. These ...