A longevity diet researcher gently restricts his calories on occasion in the hope of living longer. He shares how he does so ...

If cortisol stays elevated consistently, the blood-sugar spike it sets off can lead to weight gain around the midsection. It ...

Low-intensity exercise is thought to be better for keeping this “stress hormone” in check. But scientists say cortisol plays ...

If you experience chronic stress and exhaustion that's affecting your daily life, it may be a sign that you could have a cortisol imbalance. Both high and low levels of cortisol -- also ...

While stress levels can vary depending on the workplace, many hearing specialists find the role rewarding and relatively low-stress.

Stress is not always the bad guy.  “The stress response is actually very beneficial for us, because it helps us prepare for ...

Research shows that how we process sensory information from our environment significantly impacts stress levels and overall ...