Cortisol: The True Villain of STRESS
Stress refers to the body and mind’s response to daily challenges or threats. While some stress is normal and can even be beneficial for survival.
Chronic stress defined as stress that lasts for more than three months. The effect of stress on cortisol levels is typically short-lived and subsides once the stressor goes away. But cortisol levels may remain elevated if stress becomes chronic and can adversely affect emotions, cognition, and physical health.
