open image in gallery Stressful situations can have a trickle-down effect on other cortisol spiking habits ((Alamy/PA)) A lack of sleep can also cause us to react more strongly to stressful ...

“Cortisol is made by the adrenal glands (two ... Cushing’s can be a major cause for diabetes and high blood pressure (Alamy/PA) How is it diagnosed? “The two main tests used to identify ...