Cortisol has become one of the most misunderstood hormones in wellness. Discover the truth behind five common cortisol myths, including whether cortisol is always bad, what causes elevated cortisol, and why fatigue doesn't necessarily mean you have “adrenal fatigue.”

Cortisol is often called the “stress hormone,” but it plays a much bigger role in the body. Learn how cortisol supports energy, metabolism, immune function and sleep—and what chronic stress may mean for your body's stress response.