Chronic Social Stress Linked to Obesity
Science has long documented that during extreme stress, such as in the experience of war or traumatic grief, victims tend to decrease their food intake, resulting in lower body weight. Recent studies, however, suggest that everyday social stress—tests, public speaking, job and relationship pressures—may have the opposite effect, resulting in overeating and weight gain. With obesity on the rise, scientists have increasingly focused on the causes and effects of weight gain, including the contributions of stress.
(PsychCentral)