Historically, I haven't been great about managing my stress and anxiety, so whenever I come across a video or article about cortisol imbalances, my interest is piqued. Since cortisol is also called ...

Diurnal cortisol tests measure your cortisol levels at various points, from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed. They can help a healthcare professional visualize your adrenal gland ...

“Stress is bad for your health.” It’s something you’ve likely heard everyone from your doctor to a well-meaning friend tell you. (As if the stressors themselves weren’t distressing enough, right?) ...

But how do you know if your cortisol levels really are too high? And what are the symptoms of high cortisol? Social media might have you thinking that face puffiness — being touted as “cortisol face” ...

They’re not all related to stress.

A diurnal cortisol test shows the pattern of cortisol levels, a biomarker for stress, throughout the day. Abnormal changes in cortisol levels may be an indicator of an underlying mental or physical ...

Though my cortisol test results stressed me out, I'm glad I know more about how cortisol affects my health. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy ...