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Medical Report: The hidden causes of weight gain

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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The amount and type of calories we take in each day have the biggest impact on our overall weight. Exercise plays a major role as well, but what are some of the hidden causes of weight gain?

Many are unaware that underlying health issues, like sleep apnea or a thyroid issue, can have a huge impact. Stress can definitely add to poor dietary choices.


Another thing to think about is the medications you might be taking. These drugs may fight certain health conditions but have an impact on our overall weight.

Finally, it is worth keeping in mind that our metabolism does slow down as we get older.

Get more medical reports from Dr. Brian McDonough.

​​KYW Newsradio's Medical Reports are sponsored by Independence Blue Cross