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Health
fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago

The five steps to better sleep with Dr Maire Finn

Proper sleep clears amyloid plaques, consolidates and connects memories, and cortisol is a necessary circadian hormone that peaks early morning to promote wakefulness.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Dehydration and Stress: Another Reason to Drink More Water

Professor Neil Walsh and his team at Liverpool John Moores University have established that people who are dehydrated have higher spikes of cortisol during stressful situations. And these findings, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, suggest that over the long term, dehydration could have important implications for chronic diseases that are associated with heightened stress responses over time, including depression, anxiety disorders, heart disease, and diabetes.
Public health
Mental health
fromBustle
1 week ago

Do You Sleep In A "High Stress" Position?

Sleeping in certain protective positions—mummy, stomach with leg up, clutching a pillow, fetal—can indicate chronic stress, high cortisol, or a dysregulated nervous system.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Your Body Really Does Have a Case of the Mondays

Anxiety on Mondays is associated with prolonged activation of the body's stress-response system and may produce long-term biological effects, even after retirement.
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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The truth about stress: from the benefits of the good kind' to the exercise that only makes it worse

Stress has a complex nature and can be influenced by early life experiences and beliefs about stress.
Predictable and voluntary stressors tend to be less harmful and may even enhance performance.
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Wellness
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

What's Inside The Popular Cortisol Cocktails - And What They Actually Do - Tasting Table

A cortisol cocktail of orange juice, coconut water, and sea salt may replenish electrolytes, vitamin C, and sugars to support hydration and energy.
Wellness
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

The Viral "Cortisol Cocktail" Is the Only Thing Keeping Me Sane Nowadays (I Drink It Every Night!)

A viral nonalcoholic 'cortisol cocktail' claims to reduce stress, boost energy, and promote relaxation, with recipe variations including magnesium or cream of tartar.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Oh Good: Stress Might Cancel Out Your Workout, PT Says

High stress negatively impacts workouts and recovery due to elevated cortisol levels.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A hero among hormones: why cortisol is something to celebrate rather than stress about

Cortisol is essential for biological processes, helping manage stress responses, regulating blood sugar, modulating inflammation, and supporting metabolism and immune responses.
Health
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Stop telling me to lower my cortisol - it's making me stressed!

Cortisol is vital for health but excessive levels can cause significant issues, leading to widespread concern and misinformation about its management.
Women
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Struggling to Lose Weight in Midlife?

Chronic stress can hinder weight loss by keeping the body in survival mode.
Elevated cortisol disrupts metabolism and contributes to weight gain, especially during menopause.
fromNatural Health News
4 months ago
Alternative medicine

What Are the Symptoms and Causes of High Cortisol Levels?

High cortisol levels can lead to significant health problems, including weight gain and fatigue.
Chronic stress can cause prolonged high cortisol levels.
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