Stress isn’t just bad for you — it’s also bad for your employer. Factoring in absenteeism, diminished productivity, turnover, medical costs, and accidents, the nonprofit American Institute of Stress estimates that workplace stress costs U.S. businesses over $300 billion annually.
One way to measure stress is by monitoring cortisol levels. Even influencers know this, with “cortisol face” becoming a trending TikTok topic. But to approach things scientifically, the hormone needs to be measured throughout the day, because it’s variation…
