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Cortisol face, a trending term on TikTok, suggests stress hormones cause facial puffiness. We separate the viral myths from scientific facts.

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Say hello to cortisol, the hormone released when stress hits, triggering that familiar “fight, flight or freeze” response. Produced by the adrenal glands, cortisol also helps regulate blood ...

Cortisol follows a daily rhythm, peaking in the morning around 8 am. It begins to rise during the latter half of sleep, ...

We have known about cortisol since it was discovered in the mid-20th century. However, in the last year or so, this naturally occurring hormone has entered the limelight of social media.

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