5 Ways Stress Affects Your Health

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Stress Can Make You Gain Weight

Eating a healthy diet but still not losing weight? You may want to check your stress levels. Long-term stress leads to elevated cortisol and insulin levels, which can contribute to weight gain. “High cortisol levels can cause weight gain especially in the abdominal area,” explains Alvarez. “In addition to that, stress can mess with your appetite making you less hungry at times, which means you’re more likely to binge eat later.”

Solution: Fit in some daily exercise. Working out is not only a great way to lose weight and stay in shape, but it can also help relieve stress. Even as little as 20 minutes a day can help, so get up and start moving!