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Apr 2024
35m 45s

The Link Between ADHD & Obesity

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Have you ever eaten a cookie, only to find yourself wondering why you couldn't just stop at one? Do you find that you use food as a mechanism to combat negative emotion? In this episode, Dr. K explores the mechanisms behind why this happens, how your ADHD may exacerbating these behaviours, and even what steps you can take to combat it.


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