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I had my hormones checked at CES 2026 — and it turns out I'm doing great ...

Eli Health has returned to CES 2026 with an innovative expansion of its Hormometer product line. The company, which debuted the saliva-based cortisol test at last year's show, is now venturing into ...

TikTok is packed with claims that high levels of cortisol are responsible for everything from sudden weight gain to fatigue and the way your face looks. With that, it’s understandable to wonder where ...

Cortisol is a hormone that plays an active role in metabolic health, blood pressure control and immune response. But, perhaps what cortisol is most known for is its handling of stress. Appropriately ...

Cortisol helps regulate stress and brain function, but chronically high levels can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, and depression. Low cortisol can cause fatigue, memory issues, ...

Spend decades with someone under the same roof, and you’d think emotional synchrony would be constant. But researchers discovered something surprising when they tracked 321 older couples through their ...

Excessive levels of the stress hormone cortisol can raise blood sugar levels. Many people who have high levels of cortisol and diabetes may struggle to manage their blood sugar until their cortisol ...

A new study suggests that drinking too little water could make us more vulnerable to stress, amplifying the body’s release of cortisol. Credit: Shutterstock Not drinking enough water intensifies the ...

Cortisol is a crucial hormone that regulates many important bodily functions like blood pressure and metabolism, and imbalances of this stress hormone can lead to health problems. Traditionally, ...