A recent study in Diabetes Care shows that stress changes the body in a way that causes weight gain. Researchers followed 432 women for 15 years. Those who frequently felt angry, depressed or stressed were nearly twice as likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome, a condition in which the body stores fat around the waist increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

Experts say that negative emotions can trigger an elevated heart rate and higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which can lead to overeating and a slower metabolism. If you would like to read more on this see my book ‘Fat around the Middle’.

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