A new study has found a connection between a person’s heart rate patterns at rest and their likelihood of passing an extremely demanding selection course for a special operations forces naval unit.

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Firefighters face health risks from chronic cortisol exposure. Effective stress management is crucial for well-being and recovery.

Chronic pain affects mental health and identity. Here's what Seattle experts say can help reframe and manage pain over time.

A cheeky new ad campaign claims that visiting the Nordic nation and embracing Swedish culture can improve your wellbeing – and it's turning to medical experts to make its case.

There were also no increased risks of brain tumors or leukemia in kids exposed to cell towers or radio and TV transmitters, despite rumors. So how did this worry begin in the first place? As with many ...

Mercury contamination comes mainly from illegal gold mining and forest clearing that wash mercury that naturally occurs in soil into waterways.

After months of aid cuts, the State Department has released a 35-page document detailing how it plans to roll out global health assistance. Here's what it says — and what the reaction is.

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Cortisol, the body's primary stress hormone, plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and the stress response. High levels of cortisol in the body, however, cause anxiety, fatigue and weight gain ...

Potential benefits of peppermint tea include fresher breath, headache relief, improved digestion, and relief from menstrual cramps. However, more research is necessary to support these benefits.