Sentences with phrase «triggers high cortisol levels»

Also, less sleep triggers high cortisol levels that reduce the metabolism of calories.

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Stress hormone cortisol «triggers the brain chemical neuropeptide Y that increases food cravings, and high levels of cortisol causes us to hold onto abdominal fat,» O'Neil says.

Try not to freak out: High levels of the stress hormone cortisol can trigger fat and sugar cravings, and can also cause the body to hang onto fat and store it around the midsection.