Black Women and Cortisol: How Chronic Stress Affects Your Fitness

Chronic stress means living in a constant state of fight or flight. So what does that mean for Black women’s health and fitness?

When it comes to fitness and wellness, the advice is usually simple and the same: eat less, eat right, work out. However, that generalized, one-size-fits-all plan doesn’t work for everyone — especially Black women.

In our bodies, other factors at work may block our goals. One of the biggest factors is stress.

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