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Stress and GLP-1s: A Closer Look at This Unexpected Side Effect

By Joanna Jan, MD • May 1, 2026
How to Deal With Stress Rashes and Hives
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Can Stress Cause Rashes? Here’s What Stress Hives Look Like (With Pictures)

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Your Diet Can Increase Your Stress Hormones: Here Are 3 Foods That Elevate Cortisol Levels

By Tracy Norfleet, MD, FACP • Feb 3, 2026
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11 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress This Season

By Ana Gascon • Dec 18, 2025
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How Can You Reduce Cortisol Naturally? Supplements, Foods, and More

By Emily Hulse, MS, RD • Dec 1, 2025
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What Are Adaptogens? A Basic Guide to Explain These Herbal Remedies

By Katie E. Golden, MD • Oct 10, 2025
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Beta Blockers for Anxiety Are Becoming More Popular, but Are They the Right Treatment?

By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH • Aug 1, 2025
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Can Stress Cause Spotting Between Periods?

By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH • May 1, 2025
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Things to Do When Depressed: Activities and Lifestyle Changes to Boost Your Mood

By Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP • May 1, 2025
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Should You Take Magnesium for Your Anxiety?

By Katie E. Golden, MD • Mar 3, 2025
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How Does Stress Affect Your Heart?

By Sarah A. Samaan, MD • Mar 3, 2025
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Depression and High Blood Pressure: Is There a Connection?

By Sarah A. Samaan, MD • Mar 3, 2025
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Can Some Foods Help Lower Your Cortisol Levels?

By Christine Giordano, MD • Feb 14, 2025
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How to Stop Stress Eating: Why It Happens and What You Can Do

By Cherilyn Davis, MD • Feb 3, 2025
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Is Working From Home Good or Bad for Your Mental Health?

By Jacqueline Cripps • Dec 9, 2024
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6 Sound Bath Benefits: From Stress and Pain Relief to Better Sleep

By Sarah Klein, CPT • Oct 3, 2024
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Do You Feel Like You’re Drinking Too Much? Try These Hacks to Drink Less

By Beth Weinhouse • Oct 1, 2024
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What Medications Interact with Ashwagandha Supplements? Here’s 5 Interactions to Consider

By Stacia Woodcock, PharmD • Sep 3, 2024
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What Is EFT Tapping, and How Does It Work?

By Katrina Eresman • Jul 24, 2024
4 Ways Sex May Improve Your Health
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Can Sex Relieve Stress? Yes, and Here’s How to Make Your Sex Life Work for You

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Why Can’t I Eat When I’m Anxious or Stressed?

By Beth Weinhouse • May 21, 2024
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5 Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol Levels

By Tracy Norfleet, MD, FACP • Feb 1, 2024
Why High Blood Pressure Is Common in Black Americans (and What to Do About It)
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Stress and High Blood Pressure in Black people: What’s the Link?

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Understanding Toxic Positivity and Healthy Ways to Cope With Distress

By Kate Dubé, LCSW • Nov 1, 2023