Do intense workouts really spike our cortisol? Experts weigh in
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-07-06 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Lifestyle / Health & wellness
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Lifestyle
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In recent years, wellness influencers have become fixated on cortisol, blaming the stress hormone for various symptoms, including a puffy face, excess belly fat, burnout and fatigue. Some have offered supposed solutions for lowering your cortisol.
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