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How to Control Your Cortisol & Overcome Burnout

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Understanding Cortisol: The Energy Hormone

This chapter explores cortisol's primary function as an energy-producing hormone, highlighting its role in glucose release for brain function. It further discusses the hippocampus's importance in regulating cortisol levels during chronic stress situations.

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