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Understanding Emotional Triggers and Obesity: Why We Eat and How to Cope

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For many people living with obesity, the struggle with weight is not simply about food—it’s about emotion. Emotional eating is one of the most common and powerful drivers of weight gain and weight cycling, and it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. As physicians, we see this every day: people who know what to eat and still […]

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How Stress Affects Weight and Effective Strategies to Reduce Stress

Stress is a part of life. Whether it’s the pressures of work, family, health concerns, or financial worries, we all face stress in one form or another. But did you know that chronic stress can significantly affect your weight, making it harder to manage or lose weight? Understanding how stress impacts your body is the