Chronic stress puts your health at risk
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037
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Cortisol, the primary stress hormone, increases sugars (glucose) in the bloodstream, enhances your brain's use of glucose and increases the availability of substances that repair tissues. Cortisol also curbs functions that would be nonessential or harmful in a fight-or-flight situation.
alters immune system responses and suppresses the digestive system
eproductive system and growth processes.
communicates with the brain regions that control mood, motivation and fear.
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