Studies have begun to explore the link between high levels of stress, lifestyle factors, and thyroid disorders in women. Chronic stress, through its effects on cortisol, can adversely affect thyroid hormone regulation. Similarly, lifestyle behaviors, including smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and poor sleep patterns, are increasingly recognized as contributors to thyroid dysfunction.
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