This is a great article all about Cortisol from the University of Utah.
Cortisol is best known for producing the ‘fight or flight’ response. This reaction evolved as a means of survival, enabling people to react to what could be a life-threatening situation. But cortisol also helps control blood pressure, increase the body’s metabolism of glucose, and reduces inflammation. Our bodies need cortisol to survive. Too much, though, and we overreact to common stressors like heavy traffic, speaking in front of a group of people, or having an argument with a spouse. Over time, these out-of-control stressors compromise our health.
Read the full article on healthcare.utah.edu
