Cortisol is famously thought of as the stress hormone, and research increasingly shows that chronically elevated levels are linked to all kinds of health problems, including weight gain. For a while, ...

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Social media loves to blame cortisol for menopause weight gain. But though Cortisol levels rise during perimenopause, the stress hormone isn't the sole culprit behind your changing body. Reduced ...

Cortisol, often referred to as the “stress hormone,” plays a vital role in regulating metabolism, blood pressure, and the ...

Struggling with weight gain or high blood pressure? High cortisol levels could be the reason, suggests a gastroenterologist.