About Cortivance

Our Mission

Cortivance exists to provide clear, evidence-based information on the mechanisms linking chronic stress exposure to body mass accumulation. We focus exclusively on the physiological and behavioural aspects of stress-body weight associations as understood through contemporary scientific research.

What We Offer

Our resource presents:

• Detailed explanations of the HPA axis and glucocorticoid signalling
• Descriptions of cortisol's metabolic effects across tissues
• Overview of appetite regulation changes under chronic stress
• Summaries of behavioural patterns observed in stress-related eating
• Key findings from population-level epidemiological studies
• Clear distinctions between acute and chronic stress physiology

What We Are Not

Cortivance is not:

• A medical or clinical service
• A weight loss programme or commercial platform
• A provider of personal recommendations or advice
• An alternative to professional medical or psychological consultation
• A source of guaranteed health outcomes or promises

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Accuracy: Presenting information consistent with contemporary peer-reviewed research
• Clarity: Explaining complex physiological mechanisms in accessible language
• Neutrality: Avoiding promotional language, guarantees, or commercial intent
• Transparency: Clearly distinguishing between observational associations and causal claims
• Educational Purpose: Serving as an independent knowledge resource, not a service provider

Legal and Editorial Standards

This site complies with UK data protection regulations (GDPR), advertising policy standards across major platforms, and search engine quality guidelines. All content is presented for informational purposes only. Individual responses to stress vary considerably, and this resource does not replace consultation with qualified healthcare professionals.

Educational content only. No promises of outcomes.