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Weight gain before after

Written by: Jacob Palme, professor, Stockholm University.
First version: 22 Jul 2008. Latest version: 22 Jul 2008.

Abstract:

Articles about reasons for weight increase.

Question:

What can cause a weight gain?

Answer:

Medicines which can cause weight gain

Some medicines can cause weight gain. Some examples are given.

Weight gain and anti-depressive medication

The risk for weight gain varies with different anti-depressive medicines.

Depression, sleep and weight gain

Some types of depression can cause longer sleep tim and weight gain.

Weight gain with Litium and SSRI-medicines

Reports from a study of the effect on the weight on patients getting mood stabilizing medicines.

Weight gain during pregnancy

An unwanted weight gain at the end of a pregnancy can be avoided.

Weight gain when qutting smoking

How to quit smoking without an unwanted weight gain.

Can you eat more if you exercise more?

It is often easier to reduce weight, or avoid an unwanted weight gain, if you exercise regularly.

Eating too little or normally

Why an anorectic should gain weight.

I eat less than others and still gain weigh

Small differences in the intake of food can cause weight loss or weight gain.

Tips for relatives of people with eating disorders

Do not require a weight loss or weight gain, but discuss the situation and listen.

Salt

Much salt in the body gives a temporary weight gain by keeping more fluid in the body.

Fast weight loss

Methods for fast weight loss cause weight gain rather than weight loss. To get a durable weight loss, you have to change your eating habits for the rest of your life.

Articles about obesity and its causes

List of articles about obesity and weight.

Medicines for weight loss

Overview of medicines against overweight and obesity.
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