Exclusive | Who’s the most stressed? Reporter, 25, and boss, 58, compare cortisol levels with at-home test

Exclusive | Who’s the most stressed? Reporter, 25, and boss, 58, compare cortisol levels with at-home test

Dan Greenfield has a lot on his plate. One glance at his calendar and it’s easy to see why. As The Post’s chief of staff, he spends his days racing between meetings, settling office disputes and juggling high-level projects far above my pay grade as a wellness reporter. “I’ve been stressed my entire adult life,” … Read more

Can a ‘cortisol mocktail’ lower your stress? How to make it — and the benefits and limits of this viral drink

Can a ‘cortisol mocktail’ lower your stress? How to make it — and the benefits and limits of this viral drink

The internet is buzzing about the benefits of the so-called “cortisol mocktail,” with fans claiming the viral tonic can reduce the stress hormone and bring the body into balance. And folks, we can use it — 73% of Americans say that stress has an impact on their quality of life, and nearly half of us admit to … Read more

How serious is ‘moon face’? Here’s when to worry about cortisol levels, according to doctors

How serious is ‘moon face’? Here’s when to worry about cortisol levels, according to doctors

It’s not amore hitting your eye. The beauty buffs of TikTok have a new common enemy in cortisol. A condition dubbed “moon face” has struck fear in the faces of stressed-out young adults who now believe their overblown visage can be blamed on their cortisol levels. Also known as “cortisol face,” the term refers to … Read more