University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Among People With Obesity, Nearly 30% Gained Significant Weight During The COVID-19 Pandemic Due To Mental Health Factors
September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
Stress, anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep contributed to weight gain over the COVID-19 pandemic for people with obesity, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Of the 80% of respondents who reported difficulties with weight management, nearly 30% gained more than 5% of their weight and 14.6% gained more t . . .
Stress, anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep contributed to weight gain over the COVID-19 pandemic for people with obesity, according to researchers at UTHealth Houston and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Of the 80% of respondents who reported difficulties with weight management, nearly 30% gained more than 5% of their weight and 14.6% gained more t . . .