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Cortisol actively suppresses immune responses

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The primary stress hormone acts like a panicked middle manager, demanding that your body stops doing routine maintenance to focus entirely on imaginary emergencies. Prolonged cortisol elevation forces the body to prioritize immediate energy over long-term cellular defense.

Cortisol actively suppresses immune responses
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