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Cortisol is often called the "stress hormone" because it is released when we feel stress. In dangerous situations, it triggers the "fight or flight" response, giving us the energy to react quickly. This function is essential for survival. However, in modern society, chronic stress keeps cortisol levels high for too long. Excessive cortisol can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, weight gain, and chronic fatigue. Therefore, managing stress through exercise and rest is crucial to keeping this hormone balanced.
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• stress hormone: ½ºÆ®·¹½º È£¸£¸ó
• trigger: À¯¹ßÇÏ´Ù, ÀÛµ¿½ÃŰ´Ù
• fight or flight: ÅõÀï µµÁÖ ¹ÝÀÀ
• survival: »ýÁ¸
• chronic: ¸¸¼ºÀûÀÎ
• excessive: °úµµÇÑ
• fatigue: ÇÇ·Î
• crucial: °áÁ¤ÀûÀÎ, ¸Å¿ì Áß¿äÇÑ