Is cortisol really ruining your health? Heart surgeon says we are missing the real problem
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 7:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Cortisol is often blamed for stress and burnout, but experts say it is essential for health. Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Jeremy London explains that cortisol supports energy, sleep cycles and balance, becoming harmful only when chronically elevated or mistimed. Backed by a Cleveland Clinic report, the article highlights cortisols role in metabolism, immunity and blood pressure, stressing that balance, not elimination, matters. Lifestyle habits help regulate healthy cortisol rhythms.
