Late nights, early mornings, or erratic schedules can confuse your body’s internal clock—and your hormones take the hit.

When the circadian rhythm is off, cortisol, melatonin, estrogen, and progesterone get disrupted. That shows up as:

• Trouble falling or staying asleep

• Mood dips and energy ...

We get it, coffee is life. But if you’re feeling jittery, irritable, or sleepless (especially before your period), it might be time to rethink your caffeine habits.

Caffeine increases cortisol, your stress hormone, and can:

• Contribute to painful periods

• Disrupt sleep (even if consumed ear...

That glass of wine might help you relax, but it could be sabotaging your hormones behind the scenes. Alcohol impacts every part of the endocrine system and women feel its effects more strongly than men.

How alcohol disrupts hormone balance:

• Raises estrogen and cortisol

• Suppresses deep, re...