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Persistently stressed individuals more likely to be obese

25 November 2020

A study led by Dr Sarah Jackson (×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ Epidemiology & Health) measured levels of the stress hormone cortisol in hair samples, finding that persistently stressed people were more likely to have a higher BMI and a larger waistline.

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