This common type of stress is becoming more prevalent in society for many reasons, experts say.

A long-studied metabolic hormone, FGF21, also acts as a stress hormone—a discovery that helps explain how psychological stress causes metabolic dysregulation and drives physical disease, according to ...

Many Americans use GLP-1 medications for weight loss, but these drugs may not address root causes like stress or hormone imbalances. Dr. Taz Bhatia's Hol+ is a health hub that combines functional, ...

In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 ...

Stress can cause hair to turn gray, or to turn gray earlier than it otherwise would have. This is because of the effect that stress has on melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin, a ...

Lately I find myself feeling stuck in a chronic state of stress, constantly worrying about my work, my kids’ futures and yes, the health of my retirement portfolio. Sound familiar? I didn’t always ...

The human stress response, commonly referred to as “fight, flight, or freeze,” evolved as a life-saving adaptation to threats. This biological alarm system floods the body with hormones, increasing ...

Not drinking enough water could intensify stress responses. Researchers found that under-hydrated individuals had cortisol levels more than 50% higher during stressful situations. Poor hydration ...

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 ...

Learn how to manage congenital adrenal hyperplasia during illness, including sick day rules for stress dosing, using injectables, and preventing adrenal crisis.

Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine. Lately I find myself ...