Ramani Durvasula, PhD

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What's the difference between mild depression and severe depression?

Depression occurs on a continuum, ranging from mild to severe levels; as it gets more severe, a

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How can stimulants affect someone who is depressed?

Stimulants are substances that activate our central nervous system, giving us more energy - but

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How can overeating mask depression?

Depression sufferers can use food to mask, numb and distract them from their emotions and sad

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How does depression affect appetite?

Changes in appetite are one of the key symptoms seen in depression - some lose their appetite

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How can diet affect depression?

The way we eat affects the way we feel; with depression, food choices have an impact. Watch

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What does my favorite coffee drink say about my personality?

Our personalities have a lot to do with the choices we make, including the habits we have around

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How can I change the way I think about food so that I can eat healthy?

Weight loss is about a lifelong new approach to food -- one that involves using food for... Full Answer

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How can eating healthy foods help me lose weight?

Healthier foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and multigrain products tend to stay with... Full Answer

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When should I see a doctor if I'm trying to lose weight?

Dietary and activity changes of any kind should be undertaken after getting clearance from your... Full Answer

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How does drinking alcohol cause weight gain?

Alcohol has calories, but more important, alcohol also lowers our filters and can impair... Full Answer

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How can I eat healthfully in restaurants?

Restaurants are often not on the same page (or plate) as you. Their patrons expect big... Full Answer

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How can I avoid feeling deprived while dieting?

Many people believe deprivation means they are “doing weight loss right.” They can... Full Answer

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What should I do if junk food is all that's available?

Junk food and fast food are the demise of most of us -- fast, cheap, accessible, tasty and... Full Answer

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How can liquid calories lead to weight gain?

Some people assume that when you drink calories, they don’t count as much. A calorie is a... Full Answer

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How can artificial sweeteners make me gain weight?

Linda Bartoshuk, a psychologist and professor at the University of Florida who studies taste... Full Answer

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