Chronic stress is physiologically dangerous but particularly damaging to the skin. The skin is the body's largest organ, protecting us from and interacting with our environment. It doesn't just...

"Cannabis is becoming more prevalent," states a recent paper discussing how maternal cannabis use is associated with higher cortisol, anxiety, aggression, and hyperactivity in young children...

Exercise impacts cortisol levels. Over-exercising can wreak havoc on the sympatho-adrenal system. A story of an ultra-marathoner using cortisol to self-medicate is a good example of this...

Most people consider asthma an involuntary immune reaction to a respiratory allergen. Scientists have recently investigated asthma for its similarities to other autoimmune conditions, such as...