Category: cortisol

Halt Progression of Prediabetes with Lifestyle Changes

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Prediabetes is more common in the postmenopausal years than many of us realize, affecting approximately…

The Many Shades of Grief

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You’re in the grocery store shopping for avocados and suddenly you burst out in tears….

Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle and Your Mind May Benefit

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Chronic inflammation is associated with brain-related health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline….

Adopt These Coping Strategies so Stress Won’t Make You Sick

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Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However,…

Reduce Inflammation and You May Lower Your Cancer Risk

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You may have heard that chronic inflammation is associated with the development of serious diseases,…

Quality Sleep Is Vital for Overall Health

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It’s long been known that a good night’s sleep sets the stage for a productive…

Newsbites: Plant-based foods; insomnia and heart health; omega-6 and blood pressure; health benefits of walking

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Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary…

Weighted Blanket Benefits

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If you go to Amazon or search Google for weighted blankets, you will find many…

Can Mindfulness Meditation Relieve Pain and Boost Your Mental and Physical Health?

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© Buena Vista Images | Getty ImagesMindfulness is a state in which you are aware…

Identifying and Managing Anxiety

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Everyone experiences anxiety at some point: It’s a normal response when you’re faced with a…

What Anger Is Trying to Tell You

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At its core, anger serves an important purpose. It signals a threat and demands a…

What You Can Do About Inflammation

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Chronic inflammation is the basis of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, among many others. Chronic inflammation…

The Stress-Diet Connection

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Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

How Much Exercise Is Too Much?

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Participating in such formidable feats in the world’s fattest and most sedentary population is impressive….

6 Tips to Help Conquer Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms

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In an earlier post, we discussed the physiological effects on the body that can occur with long-term…

Why Is Sugar Bad for You?

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Osteoporosis poses a disease threat that is greater than that of both hypertension (high blood…

Ashwagandha Benefits May Include Easing Stress and Anxiety

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Are you feeling so worn out or keyed up from chronic stress that you could…

Psychobiotics: Probiotics That May Impact Mood

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It’s hard to believe that by altering the bacteria in your gut, you can better…

Norepinephrine Deficiency: Surprising Research Challenges Our Understanding of Natural Depression Remedies

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If you’ve ever screeched to a halt to avoid an accident and felt your heart…

Reduce the Symptoms of Chronic Stress

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The pressures of modern life, with its information overload, rapid change, and loss of social…

1. Understanding Pain

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Pain is an essential signal that something isn’t right with the body. It’s never pleasant,…

High Cortisol Symptoms

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Cortisol is a vital hormone produced and secreted by the adrenal glands. Cortisone is released…