Could the stress in your life actually impact your waistline? Yes!
We all have a built-in stress response that ultimately keeps us alive during a dangerous situation.
When you experience an acute stressor, the adrenal glands release cortisol into the bloodstream. Cortisol initiates several lifesaving metabolic changes in your body – one of which is an increase in blood sugar.
The association between cortisol and sugar is the underlying mechanism for stress-induced weight gain.
We’ll explore this connection between stress and body fat and give you some tips to avoid certain stressors in your life.
Thursday, 16 May 2013 14:00
Stress is Making You Fat!
No one is truly immune to the effects of stress. But could the stress in your life be adding pounds and inches to your frame?
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 1
- Audio File: healthy_talk/1320ht4a.mp3
- Organization: Life Extension Foundation
- Guest Website: Healthy Talk MD
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: No
- Internal Notes: NO GUEST
- Host: Dr. Michael Smith, MD
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