Why You Can’t Relax (Even When You Try): The Stress-Cortisol Loop Explained
By Dr. Emily Carter | Medically Reviewed “You light the candle, take a deep breath… and still feel tense. Sound familiar?” You clear your schedule, dim the lights, and press play on your favorite meditation app.But your mind races. Your shoulders won’t drop. You feel wired—and oddly, still exhausted. You’re not bad at relaxing.You’re biologically…