Obesity as Mental Health Issue


	Obesity as Mental Health Issue

abailart

1-31-2008 5:07 AM

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obesity, mental health

abailart says:

<<altering chemical messages to the brain which control feelings>> Another chemical to alter feelings.

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1-31-2008 7:58 AM

carrerinyes

I feel strange today Alancou...

2-4-2008 2:31 PM

badback

Helping yourself goes along way....try getting up and moving! Exercise people!

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