People have known about cortisol since it was discovered in the mid-20th century. However, in the last year or so, this naturally occurring hormone has entered the limelight of social media and ...

We have known about cortisol since it was discovered in the mid-20th century. However, in the last year or so, this naturally occurring hormone has entered the limelight of social media.

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, you may have seen some chatter about cortisol—a stress hormone—and its supposed villainous effects on your body. Negative effects of cortisol ...