If you’ve ever felt “wired but tired,” hit an afternoon slump no amount of coffee can fix, or noticed stubborn weight gain that doesn’t respond like it used to, stress hormones may be part of the story. One hormone, in particular, gets a lot of attention: cortisol. Cortisol isn’t “bad.” It’s essential. But when stress becomes chronic, cortisol can become dysregulated and that can affect energy, sleep, appetite, metabolism, and body composition. Let’s break down what cortisol
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