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In older men, having more of the stress hormone cortisol floating around in the blood is linked to more belly fat and worse blood sugar control—even if they’re not overweight overall—suggesting stress might be quietly hurting their metabolism.
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This study found that men with higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol tend to have more belly fat and worse insulin sensitivity, even if they’re not overall heavier — which is exactly what the claim says.
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