Tag Archives: cortisol

September 24, 2020 by Wendi 1

Endocrine System, Health Articles, Hormones, Immune system, Lecture Videos

Adrenal Glands and Stress

This video describes the function of the adrenal gland hormones…

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February 20, 2020 by Wendi 0

Exercise and fitness, Health Articles, Hormones, Weight loss

Body Fat Distribution is Controlled by Hormones

In healthy people, about 80-90% of our fat is located…

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February 12, 2020 by Wendi 0

Brain, Exercise and fitness, Health Articles, Hormones

How Exercise Balances your Hormones

Many things can impact our hormones and things can get…

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December 4, 2019 by Wendi 0

Brain, Health Articles, Hormones

Minimizing the impacts of chronic stress. How to decrease cortisol

Stress has a significant impact on how our body functions. …

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November 16, 2019 by Wendi 0

Brain, Health Articles, Hormones, Inflammation, Weight loss

How chronic stress can impact your health

One of the main stress hormones is cortisol and it…

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