India, June 4 -- Cortisol, commonly known as the stress hormone, can trigger intense stress responses when its levels spike. However, we often overlook how everyday habits and lifestyle factors can silently contribute to elevated cortisol levels. Also read | Experts reveal hidden signs of stress you may be ignoring and what you can do about this

On June 1, nutrition coach Tom Nikkola shared a post and addressed stress on Instagram. "Chronic high cortisol doesn't just make you feel wired and tired. It quietly rewires your metabolism, mood, memory, and hormones. It increases belly fat, breaks down muscle, flattens your motivation, wrecks sleep, and hijacks your happy brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine," Tom explained the impact of...