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Cortisol may seem like one of those hyped-up wellness buzzwords, but it's much more than that. Sure, there are cortisol cocktails , cortisol workouts, cortisol face , and so many other trends associated with the hormone — but cortisol itself is something that affects your health in a real way (although how is a bit misleading on social media).

Cortisol, aka the stress hormone, can play an important role in blood pressure regulation, body temperature, inflammation and so much more, as Akua Ampadu, MD, board-certified internal medicine physician and advisory board member for PS's Condition Center, told Popsugar in a previous article. After learning about how important cortisol is for a variety of heal

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