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How To Lower Resting Heart Rate Driven By Chronic Stress And Cortisol
- Thursday August 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Dr Balbir Singh explains how to lower a resting heart rate that is driven by chronic stress and high cortisol. Here are clinical strategies to lower resting heart rate and when to see a doctor.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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What Is Cortisol Belly? Symptoms, Causes And What Should You Do
- Monday July 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Deep abdominal fat cells have more cortisol receptors than fat cells in other parts of the body, which can encourage the body to store fat in the midsection when hormone levels are persistently elevated.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Doing Everything Right? Nutritionist Shares 4 Healthy Habits That May Raise Cortisol
- Friday July 24, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains why overtraining, undereating, too much black coffee and poor sleep may quietly increase cortisol levels despite looking like healthy habits.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Are You A Cortisol Addict? Doctor Explains The Hidden Cost Of Hustle
- Friday July 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Feeling restless when work slows down? Experts explain why corporate workers may become conditioned to chronic stress, not "addicted" to cortisol, and how prolonged stress affects the brain, metabolism, heart and overall health.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Shares 3 Simple Food Habits To Keep Stress And Cortisol Levels In Check
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Lifestyle | Edited by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
The celebrity nutritionist shares three common food mistakes that may increase stress and explains how simple everyday eating habits can help support hormonal balance
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Uorfi Javed Reveals What Triggered Facial Swelling Last Year: "Koi Filler Nahi Tha"
- Monday June 8, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Everyone remembers Uorfi Javed's swollen face from last year - her skin was red, while her eyes, cheeks, nose, and lips appeared puffed up. However, she clarified that it wasn't due to fillers
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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How Men Can Beat The Burnout With These 6 Simple Tips
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Doctors say chronic stress activates the body's fight-or-flight response for prolonged periods. This can increase stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which may silently affect multiple organs over time.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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How Men Can Beat The Burnout With These 6 Simple Tips
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Doctors say chronic stress activates the body's fight-or-flight response for prolonged periods. This can increase stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which may silently affect multiple organs over time.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
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Scientists Identify Hidden Effect That Makes Old Buildings Feel Haunted
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A new study suggests that infrasound, a low-frequency vibration inaudible to the human ear, may be responsible for the unsettling feelings people associate with haunted buildings.
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www.ndtv.com
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5 Daily Habits That Are Secretly Raising Your Cortisol Levels
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While cortisol is a vital hormone for responding to stress, elevated levels can have detrimental effects on your health.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
5 Daily Habits That Are Secretly Raising Your Cortisol Levels
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While cortisol is a vital hormone for responding to stress, elevated levels can have detrimental effects on your health.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
How A Silent Stress Hormone Crisis Is Disrupting Women's Health In India
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
A new survey by Traya Health found that 1 in 2 Indian women is chronically stressed every single day
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Got A Buffalo Hump? How It Is A Sign Of A Hidden Health Condition
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
A buffalo hump is fat accumulation at the neck base that may signal hormonal imbalances like Cushings syndrome or steroid side effects.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Cortisol And Abdominal Fat: 6 Other Ways The Stress Hormone Affects Your Body
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
When you have high cortisol constantly, your body signals that you're in an endless danger mode. This can lead to fat storage around the belly, weaker muscles, blood sugar spikes, heart strain, and poor sleep, among others.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Cortisol And Abdominal Fat: 6 Other Ways The Stress Hormone Affects Your Body
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
When you have high cortisol constantly, your body signals that you're in an endless danger mode. This can lead to fat storage around the belly, weaker muscles, blood sugar spikes, heart strain, and poor sleep, among others.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
How To Lower Resting Heart Rate Driven By Chronic Stress And Cortisol
- Thursday August 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Dr Balbir Singh explains how to lower a resting heart rate that is driven by chronic stress and high cortisol. Here are clinical strategies to lower resting heart rate and when to see a doctor.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
What Is Cortisol Belly? Symptoms, Causes And What Should You Do
- Monday July 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Deep abdominal fat cells have more cortisol receptors than fat cells in other parts of the body, which can encourage the body to store fat in the midsection when hormone levels are persistently elevated.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Doing Everything Right? Nutritionist Shares 4 Healthy Habits That May Raise Cortisol
- Friday July 24, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains why overtraining, undereating, too much black coffee and poor sleep may quietly increase cortisol levels despite looking like healthy habits.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Are You A Cortisol Addict? Doctor Explains The Hidden Cost Of Hustle
- Friday July 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Feeling restless when work slows down? Experts explain why corporate workers may become conditioned to chronic stress, not "addicted" to cortisol, and how prolonged stress affects the brain, metabolism, heart and overall health.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Shares 3 Simple Food Habits To Keep Stress And Cortisol Levels In Check
- Wednesday June 17, 2026
- Lifestyle | Edited by NDTV Lifestyle Desk
The celebrity nutritionist shares three common food mistakes that may increase stress and explains how simple everyday eating habits can help support hormonal balance
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
Uorfi Javed Reveals What Triggered Facial Swelling Last Year: "Koi Filler Nahi Tha"
- Monday June 8, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Everyone remembers Uorfi Javed's swollen face from last year - her skin was red, while her eyes, cheeks, nose, and lips appeared puffed up. However, she clarified that it wasn't due to fillers
-
www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
How Men Can Beat The Burnout With These 6 Simple Tips
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Doctors say chronic stress activates the body's fight-or-flight response for prolonged periods. This can increase stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which may silently affect multiple organs over time.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
How Men Can Beat The Burnout With These 6 Simple Tips
- Friday May 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Doctors say chronic stress activates the body's fight-or-flight response for prolonged periods. This can increase stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which may silently affect multiple organs over time.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Scientists Identify Hidden Effect That Makes Old Buildings Feel Haunted
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A new study suggests that infrasound, a low-frequency vibration inaudible to the human ear, may be responsible for the unsettling feelings people associate with haunted buildings.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
5 Daily Habits That Are Secretly Raising Your Cortisol Levels
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While cortisol is a vital hormone for responding to stress, elevated levels can have detrimental effects on your health.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
5 Daily Habits That Are Secretly Raising Your Cortisol Levels
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While cortisol is a vital hormone for responding to stress, elevated levels can have detrimental effects on your health.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
How A Silent Stress Hormone Crisis Is Disrupting Women's Health In India
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Dristi Sharma
A new survey by Traya Health found that 1 in 2 Indian women is chronically stressed every single day
-
www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
Got A Buffalo Hump? How It Is A Sign Of A Hidden Health Condition
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
A buffalo hump is fat accumulation at the neck base that may signal hormonal imbalances like Cushings syndrome or steroid side effects.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Cortisol And Abdominal Fat: 6 Other Ways The Stress Hormone Affects Your Body
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
When you have high cortisol constantly, your body signals that you're in an endless danger mode. This can lead to fat storage around the belly, weaker muscles, blood sugar spikes, heart strain, and poor sleep, among others.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Cortisol And Abdominal Fat: 6 Other Ways The Stress Hormone Affects Your Body
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
When you have high cortisol constantly, your body signals that you're in an endless danger mode. This can lead to fat storage around the belly, weaker muscles, blood sugar spikes, heart strain, and poor sleep, among others.
-
www.ndtv.com/health