The stress hormone cortisol can cause appetite and fat storage changes. Find out how to help fight this stress/weight-gain cycle by managing stress.

New research suggests early stress may be linked with later gut issues like IBS and chronic constipation or diarrhea.

High stress in the short or long term can elevate your risk of a heart attack. Learn how the roles of stress hormones and preexisting heart conditions can help you and your doctor assess your risks.

PTSD is a mental health disorder caused by trauma and marked by symptoms like intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares.

Tactics like meditation, hypnotherapy, and journaling can help ease the stress related to UC, which may also help manage the illness.

Try practicing these five yoga poses to reduce stress. Here, learn how to do each and how each may work to facilitate a sense of peace and relaxation.

Learn how to manage congenital adrenal hyperplasia during illness, including sick day rules for stress dosing, using injectables, and preventing adrenal crisis.

Learn to manage stress-induced angioedema with techniques like meditation and exercise, as well as a treatment plan from your doctor.

People on social media say a few minutes of fast, energetic movement — jumping, arm flailing, foot stomping — can release tension. Does it really work?

Psychologists explain how to stop feeling overwhelmed using science-backed techniques that help lower stress and improve mood.