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How to Calculate Cortisol Risk Score

What is Cortisol Risk Score?

Cortisol is the primary stress hormone. Chronically elevated cortisol disrupts sleep, immunity, metabolism, and mood - creating compounding negative effects.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1Cortisol follows a diurnal rhythm - peaks at waking, drops through the day
  2. 2Chronic stress keeps cortisol elevated, disrupting this natural rhythm
  3. 3Poor sleep increases next-day cortisol by 15-20%

Worked Examples

Input
Stress 7/10, 6hrs sleep, 3 coffees/day, 2 exercise sessions/week
Result
Moderate-high cortisol risk - sleep improvement would have the largest single impact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cortisol Risk Score?

Cortisol is the primary stress hormone. Chronically elevated cortisol disrupts sleep, immunity, metabolism, and mood - creating compounding negative effects

How accurate is the Cortisol Risk Score calculator?

The calculator uses the standard published formula for cortisol risk score. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.

What units does the Cortisol Risk Score calculator use?

This calculator works with inches, percentages. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.

What formula does the Cortisol Risk Score calculator use?

The calculator applies the standard formula for this type of calculation. See the 'How It Works' steps above for the detailed formula breakdown.

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