We hear so much about cortisol, the “stress hormone,” on social media these days. Cortisol has become a buzz word in the health and fitness industry—part of a cautionary tale used to warn women away from intense bouts of exercise they age. From fear-mongering posts about how it’s ruining your health to questionable advice from “hormone coaches” selling pricey supplements and restrictive diets—it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. That’s why we brought in the expert, Dr. Carla DiGirolamo—a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and fitness enthusiast (not to mention a CrossFit trainer and…
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