Cortisol: The Stress Hormone that Can Heal or Harm.
- Diana L. Martin, Ph.D.

- Oct 6
- 8 min read
We often hear about cortisol as the “bad guy” — the hormone that causes weight gain, belly fat, anxiety, or burnout. But in truth, cortisol isn’t the villain. It’s a survival hormone. It’s a messenger from your body saying, “Something needs your attention.”
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