March 2012 PMID 22943039

Effects of Chronic Social Stress on Obesity.

Karen A Scott, Susan J Melhorn, Randall R Sakai

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Peak: 2 in May 2020
across 5 sources since Oct 2019

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Discussions highlight how social stress influences obesity, with examples like reducing inflammation through diet and advocating for stress-reduction techniques, demonstrating a constructive engagement with the research. The tone combines scientific acknowledgment with practical advice, emphasizing the importance of managing stress for health benefits.

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Most comments acknowledge the link between stress and obesity, showing support for the publication’s findings.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions focus on practical dietary and stress-relief strategies, indicating genuine interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts suggest active reflection on how stress affects health and mention specific lifestyle changes, reflecting moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on empowering patients and integrating relaxation techniques suggests recognition of the article’s potential influence on health practices.

Abstract in brief

  • Chronic social stress, including psychosocial stress, may contribute to obesity by influencing food preferences, promoting cravings for comfort foods, and affecting where fat is stored in the body.
  • Evidence from both human and animal studies suggests that chronic stress activates the sympathetic nervous system and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, which are linked to increased visceral fat.
  • The visible burrow system, a model used in research to simulate social stress, helps scientists study how social hierarchy impacts behavior, metabolism, and the development of obesity.]

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Zahraa Sater
@ZahraSater_MD · X

We need to empower our patients who suffer from obesity to CHOSE sustainable healthy habits without fear and stress!! Chronic stress is a set up for failure and relaxation techniques are as important as diet plans!!! #obesity https://t.co/qV9hP9aK72

Jul 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,202 followers View post →
Colin Champ, M.D.
@ColinChampMD · X

Effects of Chronic Social #Stress on #Obesity https://t.co/8GjZt1vJw3

May 27, 2020 · 1 share · 9,896 followers View post →
FNTP
@TheFNTP · X

RT @ColinChampMD: Effects of Chronic Social #Stress on #Obesity https://t.co/8GjZt1vJw3

May 27, 2020 · 1 share · 308 followers View post →
healthtrekker
@healthtrekker · X

@thesamparr Less achy would probably mean lower inflammation. 1) Fewer Omega-6 oils 2) Fewer food additives that cause inflammation 3) Reduced stress -> Lower cortisol https://t.co/1AlQ6UKekC

Oct 24, 2023 · 251 followers View post →

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healthtrekker
@healthtrekker · X

@thesamparr Less achy would probably mean lower inflammation. 1) Fewer Omega-6 oils 2) Fewer food additives that cause inflammation 3) Reduced stress -> Lower cortisol https://t.co/1AlQ6UKekC

Oct 24, 2023 · 251 followers View post →
Zahraa Sater
@ZahraSater_MD · X

We need to empower our patients who suffer from obesity to CHOSE sustainable healthy habits without fear and stress!! Chronic stress is a set up for failure and relaxation techniques are as important as diet plans!!! #obesity https://t.co/qV9hP9aK72

Jul 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,202 followers View post →
FNTP
@TheFNTP · X

RT @ColinChampMD: Effects of Chronic Social #Stress on #Obesity https://t.co/8GjZt1vJw3

May 27, 2020 · 1 share · 308 followers View post →
Colin Champ, M.D.
@ColinChampMD · X

Effects of Chronic Social #Stress on #Obesity https://t.co/8GjZt1vJw3

May 27, 2020 · 1 share · 9,896 followers View post →