Anxiety and obesity are two different health conditions that can sometimes occur together.
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Connection Between Obesity and Anxiety
The relationship betweenanxietyandobesityvaries by individual.
The risks of anxiety and obesity are different for everyone.
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Despite the risks, there are ways to prevent and manage both medical conditions.
How to Manage Ongoing Anxiety With Obesity
There are many ways to manage ongoing anxiety with obesity.
Eating fewer sugary, fried, and processed foods can help to manage both anxiety and obesity.
Anxiety and Obesity Medical Treatment
Many healthy lifestyle choices can help to treat both anxiety and obesity.
A direct relationship between the two medical conditions is unclear, and it is different for everyone.
Hormones and cravings can also affect the relationship between anxiety and obesity.
It can be challenging to experience anxiety and obesity separately, and even more challenging when they happen together.
Reach out to a healthcare professional, such as a primary care provider, for support.
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