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When people are under long-term stress—like caregivers for cancer patients—their immune cells may stop responding well to the body's natural calming signals from cortisol. This can lead to more inflammation and less control over it, throwing the immune system out of balance.
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Chronic Stress and Autoimmunity: The Role of HPA Axis and Cortisol Dysregulation
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2025 Oct 14The study looks at how long-term stress makes the body less responsive to its own anti-inflammatory hormones, which leads to more inflammation—just like the claim says.
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