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Stress hormones: Why quick fixes won't lower our cortisol levels - BBC

Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:43

Stress hormones: Why quick fixes won't lower our cortisol levels - BBC

I feel like warnings about cortisol - a stress ho… [+8433 chars]

Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporter

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I’m worried I have a bat bite on my hand, I have two small marks about 1 cm apart. I haven’t been in contact with a bat but I’m worried about at night. My fingers have a slight tingling sensation and my arm feels cold but isn’t. Am I ok?