Tag: nutrition
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Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain: The Biological Link
Welcome back to another post on BioBasics! Today, I’m diving into the connection between sleep deprivation and weight gain. Your sleep patterns directly influence your metabolism, hunger hormones, and even fat storage! Beyond just feeling hungrier, sleep loss disrupts essential metabolic and hormonal pathways, affecting how the body processes energy at a cellular and molecular level.…
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Gut Health and Mental Wellness: What’s the Connection?
Welcome back to another post on BioBasics! Today, I’m diving into the connection between gut health and mental well being. Ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach before a big event? That’s just one example of your gut and brain communicating! Your emotions can directly impact your gastrointestinal system, just as gut distress can affect your…
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