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 that matters the most.
“By the end of the day, we should have the lowest levels,” says Nutrix CEO Maria Hahn.
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