Historically, I haven't been great about managing my stress and anxiety, so whenever I come across a video or article about cortisol imbalances, my interest is piqued. Since cortisol is also called ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways A cortisol test measures the level of cortisol in your body to help ...

Diurnal cortisol tests measure your cortisol levels at various points, from the time you wake up until the time you go to bed. They can help a healthcare professional visualize your adrenal gland ...

Brad Reisfeld is a professor of chemical and biological engineering, biomedical engineering, and public health at Colorado State University. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health.

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including ...

Blood test results can be overwhelming to digest, complete with medical jargon and numerical values that may not mean much without an accompanying explanation. But to take charge of your health and ...

Over the past year, I've seen countless social media videos discussing cortisol imbalances. As someone with anxiety, I've been curious about my own cortisol levels, as cortisol is also known as the ...

Though I was nervous, I decided to take Quest's Cortisol Blood Stress Hormone Test, which was offered to me for free, to find out more. After my cortisol blood test, I had a lot of residual questions ...