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 ...

Social media platforms overflow with concerns about this “stress hormone,” particularly from women worried about developing “cortisol face” or “moon face” – terms describing facial ...

This could lead to unintentional weight gain. You may know cortisol as “the stress hormone.” When your body is under stress, cortisol increases blood sugar levels to provide energy.