From family gatherings to office potlucks, the holidays can be a nightmare if you're trying to manage your weight. Combine that with emotional eating and less time to exercise, and you have a recipe for weight gain. In one study, researchers at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases found that people gained about one pound during the holiday season. That may not sound like … [Read more...]
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