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4 doctor-approved exercises to help you manage your cortisol levels

Nbcwashington · · 307 words · By Maura Hohman; TODAY
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What to know about 4 doctor-approved exercises to help you manage your cortisol levels

Stress is a natural part of day-to-day life, and so are fluctuations in the hormone associated with it, known as cortisol.

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What happened

Stress is a natural part of day-to-day life, and so are fluctuations in the hormone associated with it, known as cortisol.

Why it matters

But online, influencers blame a range of health problems on cortisol, from bloating to acne and poor sleep.

Common ground

The truth is, though, high cortisol is almost certainly not the reason you’re experiencing these problems.

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No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Claim 1: “Excess levels of the hormone can certainly have health consequences — namely a medical condition called Cushing’s syndrome, which is rare.”
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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant (adult content) and do not contain any information regarding cortisol or Cushing's syndrome.
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Claim 2: “Cortisol is responsible for a lot of important bodily functions, like controlling your sleep-wake cycle, managing blood pressure and regulating how your body uses glucose for energy”
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Wikipedia and Cleveland Clinic confirm that cortisol is a steroid hormone that regulates the body's response to stress and affects several aspects of health, supporting the claim's general description of its regulatory functions.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cortisol is a steroid hormone that your adrenal glands (the glands on top of your kidneys) make. Cortisol affects several aspects of your health and helps regulate your body’s response to stress.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22187-cortiso…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 13, 2022 · Cortisol -- your “fight-or-flight” hormone -- is designed to let you know when you’re danger. But too much or too of it can throw your whole body out of whack. Learn why.
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-cortisol
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web search NEUTRAL — Cortisol is a steroid hormone in the glucocorticoid class of hormones and a stress hormone. When used as medication, it is known as hydrocortisone. Cortisol is produced in many animals, mainly by the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortisol
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Claim 3: “Mindfulness and meditation... Relaxation techniques, like breathing... Regular aerobic, moderate-intensity activity... High intensity interval training, as well as resistance and endurance training [have been shown to measurably reduce cortisol levels]”
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Claim 4: “fluctuations in the hormone associated with [stress], known as cortisol”
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Three independent sources (Nypost, The Conversation, and Phys) all explicitly identify cortisol as the hormone associated with stress.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Research shows that just 10 minutes with a cat can measurably reduce cortisol, the hormone associated with stress
https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/us-news/cat-therapy-brings-pur…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — There is broad scientific agreement that stress, often associated with traumatic experiences, can alter hormone levels such as adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol
https://theconversation.com/does-the-body-really-keep-the-sc…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The analyzed studies also reveal physical stress responses. These include increased release of the stress hormone cortisol and a change in heart rate variability due to internal tension, which prevent…
https://phys.org/news/2026-04-men-dont.html
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Claim 5: “Reduced stress is associated with improved mental health, better sleep, less chronic pain and lower blood pressure.”
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Authoritative health sources (HelpGuide.org, WebMD) confirm that stress affects both the body and mind, and that lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure and manage stress are beneficial for overall health.
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web search NEUTRAL — Stress can seriously affect your body and mind. Learn more from WebMD about our response to stress, both healthy and unhealthy.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lifestyle changes can help reduce high blood pressure and lower your risk of hypertension. Learn how garlic and fiber can benefit you and why alcohol won’t.
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web search NEUTRAL — Learn all about stress, including its effect on your health, common causes, the signs and symptoms of stress overload, and how to protect yourself.
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