Monthly Archives: November 2009

December 2009: Stress, Sleep, and the Cortisol Connection

Cortisol is a vital hormone that helps us deal with stress. Cortisol makes us active and mentally alert and, since it enters the brain to deliver glucose for energy, it also works to aid learning and memory. In times of stress, cortisol teams with adrenaline to balance our energy: It replenishes the bodys energy stores…