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  2. 10 'Hormone Disruptors' That Are Causing You To Gain Weight - AOL

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    A dietitian calls out 10 common 'hormone disruptors' that can mess with your hormones and potentially lead to weight gain. ... called the "stress hormone." When you're stressed, your body releases ...

  3. 10 Hormones That Affect Weight & How to Reset Them - AOL

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    Hormone-related health conditions, like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypothyroidism, as well as life seasons like menopause, can lead to hormonal changes that make losing weight more ...

  4. Weight gain - Wikipedia

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    If enough weight is gained due to increased body fat deposits, one may become overweight or obese, generally defined as having more body fat (adipose tissue) than is considered good for health. [1] The Body Mass Index (BMI) measures body weight in proportion to height and defines optimal, insufficient, and excessive weight based on the ratio. [2]

  5. Your Cortisol Levels May Be to Blame for Your Recent Weight Gain

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    Prolonged exposure to high cortisol can predispose someone to weight gain, insulin resistance, higher risk of type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure, adds Dr. Splenser. Cortisol can influence ...

  6. Obesity - Wikipedia

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    A BMI of ≥ 35 kg/m 2 and experiencing obesity-related health conditions or ≥ 40 or 45 kg/m 2 is morbid obesity. A BMI of ≥ 45 or 50 kg/m 2 is super obesity . As Asian populations develop negative health consequences at a lower BMI than Caucasians , some nations have redefined obesity; Japan has defined obesity as any BMI greater than 25 ...

  7. Hyperandrogenism - Wikipedia

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    Hyperandrogenism, especially high levels of testosterone, can cause serious adverse effects if left untreated. High testosterone levels are associated with other health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, amenorrhea (cessation of menstrual cycles), and ovulatory dysfunction, which can lead to infertility.

  8. Leptin - Wikipedia

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    Leptin is known to interact with amylin, a hormone involved in gastric emptying and creating a feeling of fullness. When both leptin and amylin were given to obese, leptin-resistant rats, sustained weight loss was seen. Due to its apparent ability to reverse leptin resistance, amylin has been suggested as possible therapy for obesity. [126]

  9. Can The Hormone Diet Help You Lose Weight? Here's What ... - AOL

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    (The full book title is The Hormone Diet: A 3-Step Program to Help You Lose Weight, Gain Strength, and Live Younger Longer.) Turner believes regulating your hormones can help you lose weight.