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Why You Crave Carbs Late In The Day

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

Many people experience a decline in their mood late in the afternoon and with it, a need to snack on a sweet or starchy food.The combination of a mood and appetite change is a signal that serotonin activity may be dropping.

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10 Tips to Prevent Weight Gain on Antidepressants

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Seratonin Facts, Seratonin Effects, Seratonin, Health, Seratonin Level, What Is Seratonin, Seratonin Diet, Increase Seratonin, Healthy Living News
Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

Here are simple tips that will work to prevent antidepressant weight gain. However, before you take the medication, learn about the drug and how much weight people typically gain on it.

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Food For A Good Mood

Elizabeth Somer | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Food, Seratonin, Omega-3-Fatty-Acids, Nutrition, Carbohydrates, Snacks, Mood, Diet, Happiness, Sugar, Healthy Living News
Elizabeth Somer

Dieting, skipping meals, or eating erratically can lower blood sugar, with symptoms such as weakness, irritability, and fatigue. As a result, the body runs out of energy.

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Eat Your Way To Better Sleep

Christina Pirello | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Seratonin, Tryptophan, Cherries, Midnight Snacks, Calcium, Melatonin, Magnesium, Sleep Deprivation, Whole Grains, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Christina Pirello

If not sleeping is becoming more the norm; it's time to take a look at your food. Yes, you heard me, your food. More and more evidence is showing that eating habits are linked to sleep habits.

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