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Wednesday, October, 15, 2008

Hunger Hormones Linked to Anxiety and Depression

by  Jerry Kennard
Monday, June 16, 2008
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If you find yourself reaching for the cookie jar after a stressful day, the chances are your cravings are being fuelled by a hunger hormone known as ghrelin. Now, scientists are beginning to unravel the intimate relationship between hunger hor...

 

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    We're Not Alone
    Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 02:44 PM

    When I am stressed out and going through these attacks, I feel sick to my stomach. Sometimes I even throw up. Lately it's gotten so bad that I can't even eat. I'll actually go a day or two without eating because I'm so nervous and overwhelmed...sometimes I just eat because I HAVE to. I wish I could reach out for "comfort food"! Smile


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