Are There Long-term Effects of Elevated Stress Hormones?
Prolonged elevation of stress hormones, particularly cortisol, can have detrimental long-term effects on health. It can lead to conditions like chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic disorders. In the context of toxicology, these effects can enhance vulnerability to the toxic effects of environmental or occupational exposures, thereby increasing the risk of chronic diseases.
