As a Registered Dietitian, I often have patients ask about cortisol — what it is, how it impacts the body, and, most ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Thanksgiving is next week and for some, the holidays can be overwhelming. Studies show that this year alone, 43% of adults say they feel more stress this year than last year. The ...

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 ...

Stress is an inevitable part of any professional’s life, but how individuals handle it early in their careers significantly impacts both their health and long-term success. While many professionals ...

For nurses, stress is nothing new. Burnout and workplace violence remain major concerns within the field, pushing health care workers to leave their jobs. The pressures also have inspired researchers ...

False urgency can push one into constant motion—busy all day but unsure of progress. The key is to separate emotional pressure from real priorities and time constraints.

Asharq Al Awsat Fasting during Ramadan is both a spiritual and a health practice that benefits the body and mind. Medical studies, however, show that fasting can sometimes raise levels of cortisol, ...

Most of the time, stress is a part of work that may be annoying, but isn’t debilitating. As I have written about many times, stress is just the emotion you experience when you are focused on avoiding ...

Exam stress can lead to physical, mental, academic and social issues. Learning how to manage it is crucial for your health.

Exam season often causes stress, and even the most relaxed people feel extra strain. This is a typical reaction when the brain tries to process a vast quantity of information, deadlines, and ...