I don’t have to tell you that stress is a problem. It can consume your thoughts, impair your quality of life, and contribute to weight gain and unhealthy habits. It can even cause serious health ...

Many things threaten to spike your cortisol throughout the day, but your workout doesn’t have to be one of them. Low-cortisol workouts are low-impact, low-intensity exercises that allow you to get ...

The way stress manifests is very much bodily, centred around hormones such as cortisol and their effect on us. But this process is triggered by the brain (notably the amygdala and the hypothalamus) ...

This is part four of our four-part series of stories exploring stress, the nuances that come with the psychological and physiological response, and its relationship with running. Luckily, exercising ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...

Physical activity can relieve stress and may also improve anxiety and depression symptoms. Experts think it does this by both promoting resilience and giving a person a break from their stress, ...

If you think that fitting in exercise to fight stress is just another stressor, think again. Working in short periods of ...

You’re angry. Maybe something happened at work or you had an argument with your significant other. You head to the gym, put your headphones on and load a barbell. You not only crush a personal record, ...

These days, many people find it hard to unplug. Inflation, global warming and gun violence are on the rise. Bullies proliferate on social media. The 24/7 news cycle constantly blares distressing news, ...

If you are looking to lower your stress levels this year, hitting the gym—or going for a brisk walk—might be your best strategy, especially if you are a woman. A new report from the Gallup National ...

These easy fitness strategies will help keep your spirits up. Credit...Sol Cotti Supported by By Danielle Friedman The holidays may be known for their go-go-go stressful energy, but we also tend to ...