Claim: Chronic inflammation keeps the body's stress response system permanently switched on, leading to increased cortisol levels and belly fat storage.
Verdict: Partially True (50% confidence)
Explanation: According to the Cleveland Clinic, chronic stress can lead to consistently high cortisol levels, which may contribute to inflammation and fat storage, particularly around the abdomen. Torrance Memorial Health System also provides background on this by stating that elevated cortisol levels can promote weight gain and fat storage. However, the claim that chronic inflammation itself keeps the stress response system permanently switched on is not directly supported by the retrieved sources. The sour...