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Blog Entries by Judith J. Wurtman, PhD from 12/2010

The Cause of Weight Gain People Don't Talk About

| Posted 12.03.2010 | Huffington Post
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Do you really want to explain to cousin Shirley or aunt Josephine that you are taking Zoloft or Lexapro or Depakote and the drug caused you to put on 20, 30 or maybe even 70 pounds since last Christmas?

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Overeating: Avoid Stress Eating This Holiday Season

| Posted 12.19.2010 | Huffington Post
Read More: Overeating Disorders, Overeating Treatment, Overeating Symptoms, Overeating, Overeating Because of Stress, Causes of Overeating, Huffington Post News

A particular chemical in the brain, serotonin, seems to become less active late in the afternoon resulting in a deteriorating mood and a nagging need to eat.

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