How Stress Is Killing You Slowly

The holidays can be a particularly stressful time of year, but have you ever stopped to think how that stress is affecting your health?

Our primary stress hormone, Cortisol, has a significant impact on our body and our health. During periods of increased stress, Cortisol levels rise and affect everything from immune function to cognitive health.

Let’s take a look at some of the dangers of increased Cortisol levels and how you can naturally reduce them.

Dangers of High Cortisol Levels

Cognition and Memory

If you are chronically stressed out, chances are good that you have a poor memory. This is because the area of …read more