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When Your Weight Gain Is Caused by Medicine Some medicines can cause certain people to put on weight. This can be a good thing if you are underweight to begin with. If you are at a normal weight, then gaining a few pounds also might not be a big deal. But, if you are already … Read more
The summer conundrum: Fight brain drain, or give the kids a break? By Andrea Orr (iStock) For four weeks this summer, my rising sixth-grader and a few of her friends will swap swimming for pre-algebra and crafts for creative writing. Along with catching fireflies and scratching mosquito bites, they’ll spend some time indoors, dissecting insects. … Read more
These changes are related to hormone fluctuations, but also may have more specific causes – such as increased sensitivity to insulin (which triggers low blood sugar and thus cravings) or low levels of serotonin (which naturally make us crave carbohydrates and want to eat more). Why am I always hungry? 6 reasons you’re feeling starving … Read more