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Your Job Could Be Making You Fat

Most people spend more time at work than anywhere. For that reason, it may be worth it to consider work-related factors that might be causing you to gain weight. Now that obesity is recognized as a worldwide problem, several studies have noted that work environments are also contributing to the [...]

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Why You Need to Dump the Sugar: Part 1

Well, it’s no secret that America has a problem on its hands when it comes to weight…it’s kind of a touchy subject. I’m sure you’ve heard people refer to the U.S. as “the fattest country in the world.” It’s a little offensive, don’t you think—especially if you’re packing a few [...]

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Hunger Stimulates the Same Area of Brain As Drugs

Have you ever arrived at a grocery store hungry? Big mistake, right? You may find yourself piling the cart up with foods you wouldn’t have normally purchased if you weren’t as hungry. When you are hungry a hormone called ghrelin gets secreted and makes almost every food seem desirable. Do [...]

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