Taking a science-backed break. 🏝️ 📲 Constant notifications keep your cortisol (stress hormone) spiked. Research shows that “unplugging” is essential to reset your nervous system and boost long-term brain function. 🧠✨ Your OOO isn’t just a vacation — it’s health maintenance. Send this to a loved one, as a reminder. 🔗 Link in bio: 11 ways to lower cortisol levels. Before you read it, we reviewed it. Post Fact Checked By: Healthline Medical Standards & Insights team Post Review Date: 03/23/26 Article Fact Checked By: Francis Kuehnle, MSN, RN-BC Article Review Date: 02/17/26 Source: Katey Davidson, MScFN, RD, CPT, and Heather Hobbs (2024, January 29). 11 Natural Ways to Lower Your Cortisol Levels. Healthline. healthline.com/nutrition/ways-to-lower-cortisol #Healthline #Cortisol #StressManagement #DigitalDetox #MentalWellbeing