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What to Know About the Hypothalamus
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoMedically reviewed by Smita Patel, DOMedically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO The hypothalamus is an almond-sized gland in the ventral brain, above the...
Your brain’s ‘master switchboard’ is an underappreciated marvel
Popular Science via Yahoo News· 8 months agohe brain area called the hypothalamus regulates important behaviors, including sleeping. Before your...
What Is Cortisol?
Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMedically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Cortisol, or hydrocortisone, is the body's stress hormone. The adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys,...
Endocrine Disorders: Problems in Women and Men
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 9 months agoMedically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD The endocrine system is a network of glands, chemicals, and receptor sites scattered across your body. This system...
Endocrine System Overview
Health via Yahoo News· 5 months agoThe endocrine system is a complex network of glands and organs known for the production of hormones, which are chemical messengers. The hormones from the...
Taking a Testosterone Test to Know Your Levels
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 4 months agoBenefits and Limitations of At-Home Tests Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO Testosterone tests are used to check blood levels of the sex hormone...
Do Women Have Testosterone?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 10 months agoSymptoms and Conditions Associated With Low and High Levels in FemalesMedically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Testosterone is commonly considered a male...
Yes, Exercise Raises Cortisol (the Stress Hormone)—But That’s Not a Bad Thing
Runner's World via Yahoo News· 3 months agoWhat to Know About Cortisol and ExerciseThomas Hengge This is part three of our four-part series of...
How Much You Really Need to Stress About the Stress Hormone
Men's Health via Yahoo News· 9 months agoIs Your Cortisol Out of Whack?The Good Brigade - Getty Images If you feel like there’s something...
How to Manage That Pesky Stress Hormone, Cortisol
Men's Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCortisol, known as the stress hormone, can affect your weight, blood sugar, blood pressure and other functions. Here's how to lower and manage your...
