For many if not most of us, springtime brings a boost in mood and energy - we're drawn to the outdoors and become more physically active. This not only has positive effects on our cardiovascular ...

Breathwork was once considered a simple and fundamental tool to ease daily stress and aid relaxation. Today, the practice has ...

In an era where high-intensity workouts dominate fitness culture, a countermovement emphasizing gentler forms of movement has emerged, focusing on exercises that minimize the body’s stress response.

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol have been ...

In the ever-evolving world of fitness and wellness, few topics have sparked as much discussion as cortisol. Social media platforms overflow with concerns about this “stress hormone,” particularly from ...

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If you are prone to be stressed often, exercise caution and try to manage stress, otherwise your heart will be at serious risk.

Cortisol is incredibly attuned to your body and environment. It fluctuates throughout the day, rising in the morning when you wake up and falling at night before you go to sleep. It also rises when ...

In a world where managing stress can be difficult, hearing that said stress can affect cortisol levels may have you wondering: Do I have a cortisol imbalance? "Cortisol is a hormone produced by the ...

Plus, what to do about it.