Forgetfulness, brain fog, and difficulty in concentrating are all-too-familiar complaints in today’s hectic life. Though these symptoms are most typically blamed on aging, lack of sleep, or distraction, there can be a less apparent, often undervalued offender: cortisol- the body’s natural stress hormone. But when cortisol is elevated for hours, it has a profound impact on memory and brain function. …
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