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Why Weight Loss Makes the Brain Happy | Dr. Hana Kahleova
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The brain undergoes a major change during weight loss. The result often is a much happier person with less depression. But the reason why this is happening goes far beyond just enjoying a smaller waist and what you see in the mirror.
There are substantial chemical changes occurring in the brain that alleviate depression, improve mood, and bolster mental health.
Dr. Hana Kahleova explores the science behind the brain boosting benefits of weight loss when she joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.
— In This Interview —
- Bi-directional relationship between obesity and depression.
- High-carb diets more beneficial than keto diets for mental health.
- Fat quality, carbohydrates, fiber, and flavonoids are important.
- BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) plays a crucial role in mood regulation.
— — SHOW LINKS — —
Watch - Weight Loss and the Brainhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RBUCWA2IJI
— — EVENTS — —
Lotus Health Summit
Where: Rochester, MN (DATES)
When: April 17-18, 2025
Who: Dr. Neal Barnard, Brenda Davis, Chuck Carroll
Tickets: https://www.lotushealthfoundation.org/2025-symposium-and-gala
— — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — —
https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip
— — THIS IS US — —
The Exam Room Podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast
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Chuck Carroll
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC
Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook
X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC
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Physicians Committee
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662 episodes
Manage episode 470751764 series 1761363
The brain undergoes a major change during weight loss. The result often is a much happier person with less depression. But the reason why this is happening goes far beyond just enjoying a smaller waist and what you see in the mirror.
There are substantial chemical changes occurring in the brain that alleviate depression, improve mood, and bolster mental health.
Dr. Hana Kahleova explores the science behind the brain boosting benefits of weight loss when she joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast.
— In This Interview —
- Bi-directional relationship between obesity and depression.
- High-carb diets more beneficial than keto diets for mental health.
- Fat quality, carbohydrates, fiber, and flavonoids are important.
- BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) plays a crucial role in mood regulation.
— — SHOW LINKS — —
Watch - Weight Loss and the Brainhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RBUCWA2IJI
— — EVENTS — —
Lotus Health Summit
Where: Rochester, MN (DATES)
When: April 17-18, 2025
Who: Dr. Neal Barnard, Brenda Davis, Chuck Carroll
Tickets: https://www.lotushealthfoundation.org/2025-symposium-and-gala
— — BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP — —
https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip
— — THIS IS US — —
The Exam Room Podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast
— — —
Chuck Carroll
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC
Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook
X: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC
— — —
Physicians Committee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org
X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PCRM
Jobs: https://www.pcrm.org/careers
— — SUBSCRIBE & SHARE — —
5-Star Success: Share Your Story
Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3
Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don’t forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!
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