What’s all the chatter about cortisol?
By Tina Opelt, APNP, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner Cortisol has become a buzzword on social media, and many people are now requesting to have their cortisol levels checked. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which sit on top of the kidneys. It is known as the body’s steroid hormone. Cortisol is best…