India, Feb. 3 -- With everyday life's fast-paced demands surging, from constant engagement with social media to personal commitment and workplace responsibilities, stress is also rising exponentially. The mental and emotional load can feel overwhelming.

Chronic stress can have alarming consequences, from persistent anxiety to elevated cortisol levels that drive inflammation and trigger various health problems. The extent is such that stress can even alter your facial appearance. This is usually called the 'cortisol face,' named after the hormone that spikes when a person is in a state of stress.

To understand more about this cortisol face and how it can be prevented, HT Lifestyle spoke to Dr Aravinda S N, lead consultant - internal medi...