Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways A cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your body to help ...

Cortisol, known as the “stress hormone,” plays a significant part in regulating various bodily functions. It’s produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress and is critical in helping the body ...

It’s a hot topic in sleep research: the relationship between cortisol and the quality and patterns of sleep. I’ve been talking about cortisol for a while, but I’ve never devoted a standalone article ...

What is cortisol, and how is it related to stress? Cortisol is often called the "stress hormone" and is released by the adrenal glands -- part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a bodily ...

Low-intensity exercise is thought to be better for keeping this “stress hormone” in check. But scientists say cortisol plays a crucial role in fueling your workout. Often called the “stress hormone,” ...

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that regulates a wide range of body functions, including immunity, inflammation, and metabolism. Because of its role in regulating the stress response, people also call ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been diagnosed with low cortisol and put on 15-mg hydrocortisone tablets daily for life by my endocrinologist. I was told that if I get sick with an infection, I should double ...

Cleveland endocrinologist Brian Burtch explains why the trendy "cortisol cocktail" is unlikely to affect cortisol levels ...