Here’s how to take off the “Quarantine 19”
Weight gain is a normal physiological reaction to stress. According to Dina Hirsch, PhD, a psychologist at Northwell Health’s Center for Weight Management, our bodies release cortisol, the “fight or flight” hormone, during times of stress. “Cortisol causes cravings for sweet foods,” Hirsch explains, “and when you eat something sweet, you immediately feel better. It’s a quick fix, but one that comes with long-term negative consequences.” Hirsch also says that […]
