CORTISOL: The Science Behind the Stress

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<p>CORTISOL: The science behind the stress</p><p>In this What's My Age Again bonus episode, Dr. Nichola Conlon turns the lab lens on cortisol.</p><p>Beyond the usual wellness hype, she breaks down what's actually happening behind the scenes when stress takes hold, how it impacts your long-term health, and why not every solution you read about on the internet is worth your time.</p><p>Dr Nic separates fact from fiction on this hot topic plus she delves into her case files to hear how much sleep Gavin and Stacey’s Joanna Page really gets.</p><p>Got a question for Dr Nichola? Send it in via our socials.</p><p><strong>Resident Scientist:</strong> Dr. Nichola Conlon</p><p><strong>Producer:</strong> Mick Coyle</p><p><strong>Sound Designer:</strong> James Stodd</p><p><strong>Production Manager:</strong> Sarah Nicholls</p><p><strong>Executive Producer:</strong> Finn Ryan</p><p><strong>Head of Production:</strong> Cat Moran</p>