iPhone app iPad app Android phone app Android tablet app

Serotonin Production

Is Antidepressant Therapy the Perfect Storm for Weight Gain?

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 08.13.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Serotonin Production, Carbohydrates Diet, Carbohydrates, Antidepressant Weight Gain, Excercise Tips, Depression, Antidepressants Weight Gain, Mental Health, Depression Weight Gain, Healthy Living News
Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

There is no mystery as to the cause of the antidepressant-associated weight gain. There are two reasons: overeating and under-exercising.

Read Whole Story

Can the 'Free Fruit' on the Weight Watchers Plan Satisfy a Carbohydrate Craver?

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 04.28.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Carbohydrate and Serotonin Synthesis, Weight Watchers, Losing Weight, Reasons-You're-Not-Losing-Weight, Serotonin Production, Weight Watchers Points, Carbohydrates to Suppress Appetite, Fruit Consumption and Weight Loss, Fruit Weight Watchers, Diet and Nutrition, Healthy Living News
Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

To the delight of many dieters and to the surprise of many, the Weight Watchers organization recently changed their program to allow dieters to eat as much fruit as they wish by removing "points" from this food group.

Read Whole Story