Nick Norwitz MD PhD

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High Cortisol is Not Bad

Sep 13, 2026

The video debunks the myth that cortisol is inherently harmful, explaining that the hormone is essential for body function and that social media misinformation overstates its negative effects. Rather than fearing cortisol, the focus should be on training the nervous system to respond better to stress through techniques like extended exhalation breathing.

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