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Stress, Blood Sugar, and Weight
Published about 16 hours ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader Good morning and happy Monday! Have you ever noticed that during periods of high stress, you either put on weight or lose weight, even if your diet and exercise routine has not changed. Or maybe when you are stressed, you find yourself reaching for "quick snacks" which are usually filled with sugar to keep you going or coffee to keep you awake? This week, we are looking at how chronic stress alters your blood sugar regulation, and how weight has more to do with "survival" rather...
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