Stress has long been a chronic problem for Americans, and new data suggests it's only worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent poll by the American Psychological Association found that nearly a ...

Minority stress describes the stressful situations individuals may encounter due to their ethnicity, race, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Everyone experiences stress from time to time.

We all know stress messes with our heads, but did you know it can also wreak havoc on our bodies? Say hello to cortisol, the hormone released when stress hits, triggering that familiar “fight, flight ...

You’re feeling on edge, your sleep is off, and your thoughts are racing. Is it just a stressful week, or something deeper? Stress and anxiety share many symptoms, but they’re not the same thing—and ...

How many times have you heard that squashing stress is crucial for good health? Stress has become such a wellness buzzword that the quest to get rid of it can feel, well, stressful. But stress isn’t ...

(CNN) — If you’ve spent time on TikTok or Instagram lately, chances are the “cortisol cocktail” trending as the latest wellness hack has appeared in your feed. This colorful, nonalcoholic drink ...

Share on Pinterest TikTok users say the “cortisol cocktail” can help lower stress, but experts are skeptical about the benefits. Flashpop/Getty Images If you follow nutrition content on TikTok or ...

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 ...

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), experts do not fully understand the link between stress and blood pressure. Stress affects the circulatory system, although those effects only occur ...