For many if not most of us, springtime brings a boost in mood and energy - we're drawn to the outdoors and become more physically active. This not only has positive effects on our cardiovascular ...

In an era where high-intensity workouts dominate fitness culture, a countermovement emphasizing gentler forms of movement has emerged, focusing on exercises that minimize the body’s stress response.

In the ever-evolving world of fitness and wellness, few topics have sparked as much discussion as cortisol. Social media platforms overflow with concerns about this “stress hormone,” particularly from ...

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol have been ...

If you are prone to be stressed often, exercise caution and try to manage stress, otherwise your heart will be at serious ...

Regular exercise is usually regarded as the cornerstone of good health, but a growing body of research in the fitness and wellness field indicates that more may not be better—particularly for women.

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Six weeks of Ashwagandha root extract supplementation in semi-professional team-sport athletes was associated with ...

In a world where managing stress can be difficult, hearing that said stress can affect cortisol levels may have you wondering: Do I have a cortisol imbalance? "Cortisol is a hormone produced by the ...