6 Ways to Decrease Cortisol

6 Ways to Decrease Cortisol

Stubbornly high cortisol doesn't have to be permanent. From running to laughter to mindfulness, there are several proven, easy ways to bring your cortisol back under control — no prescription required.

Read Article
What Foods & Supplements Lower Cortisol

What Foods & Supplements Lower Cortisol

What you eat can meaningfully influence your cortisol levels, so this article breaks down exactly which foods and supplements lower cortisol, which ones don't.

Read Article
What Is Cortisol: Hero or Villain?

What Is Cortisol: Hero or Villain?

Cortisol gets a bad rep, but it’s essential for survival. Understanding what it actually does in your body (and when it becomes a problem) is the first step to working with it.

Read Article
What to Eat (and Avoid) to Increase Your Testosterone

What to Eat (and Avoid) to Increase Your Testosterone

Your diet can affect your testosterone levels — but not in the way most people think. Here we cover what to eat, and what to avoid to boost your testosterone levels naturally.

Read Article
What is VO2max & How to Improve It

What is VO2max & How to Improve It

VO2max is one of the best measures of fitness and health, and the good news is that almost everyone can improve it. Here's an evidence-based how to.

Read Article
How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule: A 7-Step Plan

How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule: A 7-Step Plan

Bad sleep leaves you exhausted, foggy, and stuck in a frustrating cycle. This step-by-step plan helps reset your body clock, sleeping better, faster.

Read Article
How To Sleep Better

How To Sleep Better

Strategies, including light management, mind-body practices, and sleep environment, can dramatically improve your sleep quality.

Read Article
What to Eat for Better Sleep

What to Eat for Better Sleep

Diets rich in certain nutrients can support better sleep, while others don’t — eating the right things is one of the simplest ways to improve your sleep.

Read Article

Our Editorial Approach

Alphabet Guides publishes practical evidence-based content using trustworthy, peer-reviewed research: information you can actually use. Learn more About Us and our Editorial Standards.