'Follow the science' has become a catch phrase in recent years and it's often used when people don't want to be questioned. Our health care is really not following the science either, especially when it comes to prevention of disease.

Our bodies are built to handle stress but for short periods of time, not long-term. When we're stressed, cortisol kicks in, but when it doesn't shut off, it can be detrimental to your body. Dr. Martin talks about 6 things that can happen when you have high circulating cortisol.

Join Dr. Martin as he talks about the effects of stress on your body in today's episode!