When stress becomes chronic, it triggers a physical response that you might not be aware of. Here are five surprising ways ...

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Modern chronic stress keeps bodies stuck in survival mode, disrupting hormones, digestion, and immune function. How to break ...

One of the first ways stress affects the body is by tightening muscles. This is the body’s attempt to shield you from perceived danger. It’s an ancient survival tactic.

Extreme heat can affect brain function and mental health, causing irritability, anxiety and cognitive issues, with experts ...

The so-called Cortisol Cocktail is all over TikTok right now. Fans swear it will help lower levels of the stress hormone in ...

Stress can affect oral health by leading to gum diseases, high salivary cortisol, poor eating habits, and more.

Stress by itself does not cause cancer in the way smoking or radiation exposure does. Cancer begins when cells grow out of ...

Stress hormones can raise blood sugar. You can manage stress levels and your mental health to help manage diabetes. If you’re experiencing stress or feeling threatened, your body reacts. This is ...

Acute and chronic stress can affect your bladder as well as overall health. Urologist Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt describes his own wake-up call over stress.