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Women receiving oestrogen therapy had a smaller increase in cortisol and showed no decrease in working memory function. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hormone therapy may boost memory, lower stress in women

Women receiving oestrogen therapy had a smaller increase in cortisol and showed no decrease in working memory function.

5 Nov 2017 3:07 PM GMT

Mystic Mantra: Meditation as medication for stress

As we perfect our medications, we can maintain a calm state of mind in the midst of turmoil and strife.

8 Jan 2018 7:16 PM GMT

A nice warm shower at night helps regulating the bodys temperature and helps one sleep better. (Photo: Pixabay)

Night showers may be better for your skin, body clock than morning...

A Harvard study backs those who swear by refreshing morning showers and their ability to lower stress while boosting...

7 Feb 2018 9:29 AM GMT

Appendicitis is currently treated through an operation to remove the appendix, known as an appendicectomy but only in severe cases as pills will work. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds adrenal support supplements may contain unsafe ingredients

Lab tests of the supplements found they all contained thyroid hormone and most had at least one steroid hormone.

26 April 2018 4:04 AM GMT

Only 14 percent across both age groups were comfortable talking to their manager about stress levels (Photo: AFP)

Sticky patch with sweat sensor can monitor stress levels

The stretchy, rectangular sensor around a membrane specifically binds only to cortisol.

22 July 2018 9:11 AM GMT

Warsaw zoos two female elephants, Fredzia, right, and Buba, are shown in their enclosure in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. Scientists at Warsaws zoo have been taking blood, saliva and other samples from the zoos three elephants in recent days in preparations to test whether giving them hemp oil can reduce their stress.(AP)

Warsaw zoo tests effect of hemp oil on elephants' stress

Zoo veterinarian says hemp oil, also known as CBD, or cannabidiol oil, has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress in...

29 Aug 2020 4:50 AM GMT

Current passing from the foot to the base of the spine is capable of boosting female sex drive (Photo: AFP)

Study finds lack of sleep reduces sex drive

Lack of sleep and stress releases the hormone cortisol, which decreases testosterone, that plays a major role in sex...

12 March 2018 4:40 AM GMT

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how stress hormone prevents Leukemia

This explains why the immune system fails to prevent leukemia from taking hold.

15 Aug 2018 1:04 PM GMT