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May 11, 2012

Strange But True!

Q. Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we diet. Or maybe not. What are a few more unorthodox ways to stay slim, bearing in mind that the weight of evidence on these may still be rather slim?

A. While extreme stress tends to bring down weight, the everyday kind can prompt cravings for high-calorie foods in some people, says the United Kingdom's Emma Young in New Scientist magazine, citing Rajita Sinha of the Yale Stress Center. Consider de-stressing via meditative relaxation techniques and health awareness.


 
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