6 Surprising Things That Are Increasing Your Stress Hormone (Cortisol)
Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone. Maintaining a healthy balance of cortisol is necessary for good immunity, metabolism, and stress response. But when cortisol becomes chronically elevated, it can be harmful and lead to health conditions such as Cushing’s syndrome. Chronic stress and sleep deprivation can raise your cortisol levels, but there are other…