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Digging Deeper into the Mystery of Cortisol

Shattering misconceptions and highlighting the pivotal role of cortisol in our everyday existence.

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Marc Bates
Mar 21, 2024
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Have you ever stumbled upon the term cortisol and instantaneously linked it with stress? You're not the only one. While most of us connect cortisol with stress, it's a multifaceted hormone with a broader spectrum of functions.

- Unravel the indispensable role of cortisol in our lives

- Grasp the distinction between cortisol and adrenaline

- Understand how stress can escalate to persistently high cortisol levels

- Methods to regulate cortisol and stress

Shedding Light on the Function of Cortisol

Most of us label cortisol the "stress hormone," but did you know it's essential for our daily operations? Without cortisol, we couldn't rouse from sleep or react to our external surroundings.

"Cortisol is the hormone that serves as the bridge between us and the outside world."

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