The surprising truth about cortisol in midlife – with Dr Erin Kinney

Wellness with Liz Earle by Liz Earle

Oct 2, 202651:44Health

We often think of cortisol as the big, bad stress hormone we need to keep as low as possible. But what if too little is just as bad for your health? Naturopathic doctor Erin Kinney joins Liz to explain why cortisol is an...

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