We all experience stress at certain times in life—due to the demands of family or work or even social obligations. However, chronic stress and a barrage of cortisol (and other stress hormones) constantly circulating within the body can take a serious and unhealthy toll.
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Known medically as polyphagia, such extreme hunger is often an indication of underlying health concerns such as poor diet to unhealthy personal habits. If you regularly find yourself anxious for your next meal, even after just eating, here are seven possible reasons why.
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Emotional eating can be defined as eating motivated by both positive and negative emotions. We eat when we are happy, sad, bored, angry, out of habit, and as a way to celebrate holidays and special occasions (or just because it’s Friday). According to author and clinical psychologist, Jennifer Taitz, examples of emotional eating may include […]
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We’ve all done it before — engaged in a little emotional eating when times get tough. But before heading to the vending machine or ducking out for a donut to quench the stresses of the work day, take some time to learn about the 10 worst foods to eat when feeling stressed…
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