2754: Stress and Weight Gain: Understanding the Connection by Sara Lindberg with Healthline on Healthy Living

Published: June 9, 2024, 7 a.m.

b'Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\\nEpisode 2754:\\nExplore how stress influences weight gain in Sara Lindberg\\u2019s enlightening piece on Healthline.com. Lindberg delves into the physiological processes that link stress to increased abdominal fat, underlining why managing stress is crucial not only for weight control but for overall health. Discover practical tips and expert advice on combating stress-related weight gain effectively.\\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/stress-and-weight-gain\\nQuotes to ponder:\\n"Stress can have a noticeable effect on your body, from tight muscles and headaches to feeling irritated, overwhelmed, and out of control."\\n"Your body responds to stress by increasing levels of cortisol, which gets the body ready to \'fight or flee\'."\\n"This is why so many people respond to stress by going for comfort food."\\nEpisode references:\\nAmerican Psychological Association (APA): https://www.apa.org/\\nTED Talk by Dr. Kelly McGonigal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGyVTAoXEU\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'