Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Eating a lot of carbohydrates can quickly raise blood sugar and ...

Certain foods and drinks, like alcohol, fried foods and sweets, can raise cortisol levels. Eating these foods regularly may worsen stress, inflammation, blood sugar levels and sleep quality. Focus on ...

Stressed and not feeling your best? High levels cortisol, your body's stress hormone, may be to blame. When this hormone is chronically elevated, it can contribute to everything from weight gain to ...

New research highlights how everyday eating habits can quietly raise stress levels, making you feel more anxious, fatigued, ...

Cortisol is essential for life. As the primary stress hormone, it helps us manage crises. However, persistently high cortisol levels are very problematic. FITBOOK author Doris Tromballa reveals how ...

Some changes in cortisol levels are normal, but chronically elevated levels can affect our health. Potatoes, bananas and dark chocolate may support healthy cortisol levels and overall stress. Box ...

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