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Stress and some conditions can increase cortisol levels. High cortisol can cause symptoms such as weight gain, acne, and fatigue. Doctors may refer to high cortisol as Cushing syndrome or hypercortisolism. Everyone has high cortisol from time to time, and levels vary throughout the day. It’s part of your body’s natural response to threats of harm or danger. However, if your body consistently makes too much cortisol, it usually indicates an underlying health problem. Read on to learn how to recognize the symptoms of high cortisol, potential causes, and when to contact a doctor. Symptoms of high cortisol High cortisol…

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Some ways you can reduce screen time include using greyscale, turning off notifications, and engaging intentionally with content. Screen time is not inherently bad. However, too much screen time can be harmful. Excessive screen time is associated with health problems such as binge-eating disorder and sleep problems. If you are looking to reduce your screen time, you may consider implementing one or more of the following eight tips. Track your screen time The first step toward making a change is understanding the scope of the situation. Many devices track screen timeTrusted Source. You can see the average amount of time spent on your device,…

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TikTok has banned search results for the #SkinnyTok hashtag after European regulators cited concerns over extreme dieting and disordered eating associated with the weight loss trend. While trends celebrating thinness and restricted eating habits have circulated on other social media platforms, #SkinnyTok content on TikTok specifically had prompted a European Commission investigation in April. TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese tech company ByteDance, did not specify when it banned the hashtag. The recent move was part of an effort to dispel widespread criticism over negative body image content being promoted on the platform. “We regularly review our safety measures to address…

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Nigerian singer Tems is no stranger to breaking records and turning heads—but this week, she broke the internet for something far more personal: shutting down a body-shaming troll with unapologetic power. It all started when a Twitter user made an unsolicited, demeaning comment about Tems’ figure: “Real one knows she just have big laps not actual ass.” Cue the backlash. The comment went viral for all the wrong reasons—sparking outrage, eye rolls, and a legendary clapback from Tems herself. Tems Responds: “It’s Small, It’s Flat, It’s Fat… Dog, IT’S MINE” Clearly fed up with the years of scrutiny, the Grammy-winning…

In a jaw-dropping moment that shook social media over the weekend, R&B singer and reality star Ray J made a shocking claim during a Twitch livestream—alleging that he had slept with rising rap sensation Sexyy Red. The casual remark, made with little context, instantly blew up online, triggering outrage, confusion, and eventually, a public apology that tried—but failed—to contain the damage. The Comment That Sparked a Firestorm While casually chatting with fans during a Twitch broadcast, Ray J casually dropped a bombshell: he claimed he had an intimate encounter with Sexyy Red, the viral rapper known for unapologetic lyrics and…

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