Social media loves to blame cortisol for menopause weight gain. But though Cortisol levels rise during perimenopause, the stress hormone isn't the sole culprit behind your changing body. Reduced ...

Struggling with weight gain or high blood pressure? High cortisol levels could be the reason, suggests a gastroenterologist.

If your body were a rock band, cortisol would be the drummer—keeping the rhythm during stressful moments. It tells your organs, “Hey, something intense is happening! Let’s rally.” It helps you survive ...

Your body produces cortisol as its primary stress hormone, which enables you to handle stressful situations, while following ...