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Stress and Weight Loss: What’s the Connection?

By Natalie Silver — 2018

For many people, stress can have a direct impact on their weight. Whether it causes weight loss or weight gain can vary from person to person — and even situation to situation. Read on to learn how stress can disrupt your body’s internal functioning, how to manage stress-related weight loss, and when to see a doctor about your symptoms.

Read on www.healthline.com

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