Posts tagged cortisol management

Why do i get so hot when i sleep: The science of night sweats and overheating

Why do i get so hot when i sleep: The science of night sweats and overheating

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD avatar
Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 05, 2025 · 14 min read

If you keep Googling “why do i get so hot when i sleep” even though your bedroom feels cool, you are not imagining it. Your brain, hormones, muscles, and bedroom setup all play a role — and most of them are fixable. “When men ask me ‘why do i get hot when i sleep?’ I ...

Does stress cause low testosterone in men? What science really shows

Does stress cause low testosterone in men? What science really shows

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 05, 2025 · 13 min read

Chronic stress can quietly push testosterone down and make it harder for your body to recover, focus, and stay lean. Here is how stress and testosterone interact, what symptoms to watch for, and what actually helps break the cycle. “Stress and testosterone talk to each other all day long. Short bursts of stress are usually ...

The science of food noise and how to turn down the volume

The science of food noise and how to turn down the volume

Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD avatar
Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 03, 2025 · 16 min read

If your brain never shuts up about food, it is not a character flaw. It is a brain–body signal problem that you can dial down with the right mix of habits, hormones and, when needed, medication. “When a man tells me he wakes up thinking about food and goes to bed planning his next snack, ...

Why do energy drinks make me tired instead of energized?

Why do energy drinks make me tired instead of energized?

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 21, 2025 · 13 min read

Energy drinks promise quick focus and stamina, yet many people feel strangely sleepy or wiped out once the buzz fades. Here is what the science says about caffeine, sugar, sleep, and stress hormones — and how to get real energy without crashing. “When patients ask me ‘why do energy drinks make me tired,’ we walk ...

Maximize your workouts with hormone-focused training tips

Maximize your workouts with hormone-focused training tips

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Aug 06, 2025 · 12 min read

To truly maximize your workouts with hormone focused strategies, you need more than a hard training plan — you need to train, eat, and recover in ways that support testosterone, growth hormone, and cortisol balance. “If you want to maximize your workouts with hormone focused training, think less about crushing yourself every day and more ...

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