The problem is when you remain in a state ofprolonged stress.
What Does Cortisol Do?
When it happens, you might experience a range of unwanted symptoms.
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Chronic high cortisol levels can also lead to a condition known as Cushing syndrome.
Causes can include adrenal tumors or the prolonged use of glucocorticoids.
How Does Cortisol Affect the Mind and Body?
Cortisol levels naturally fluctuate at different times in the day.
The cycle repeats daily.
Your cortisol levels can also fluctuate based on your experiences.
Small increases in cortisol can have some positive effects:
And not everyone’s experience is the same.
Some people get a bigger spike of cortisol when they are stressed.
There are also things you could do to manage the amount of cortisol you secrete in response to stressors.
Making healthy lifestyle changes to keep your body from reacting to stress in the first place can also help.
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