Signs of Stress 1

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1. Unusual Weight Changes

“Stress triggers the release of the hormone cortisol, which changes the way you metabolize fat, protein, and carbs,” says Dr. Shanna Levine, a primary care physician and clinical instructor of medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Stress can also cause you to overeat or undereat.

What to do

Snack on nuts. The protein will help if you’re under­eating, and the fiber will fill you up if you’ve been bingeing.