adrenaline
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But there is the potential for long-term health damage – heart disease, autoimmune problems - linked to "toxic stress", where the body is flooded with hormones like cortisol and catecholamines, which produce adrenaline.
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Heart rate and blood pressure jump and stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline surge.
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“It was an adrenaline rush until the end after that. It just took a little confidence.”
He admitted the nerves started to set in but, as they arrived at the base, adrenaline kicked in.
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“He loves thrills, speed, adrenaline, and pushing himself beyond his limits,” he added.
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