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Certain positive emotions such as optimism, can hinder weight loss

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

A recent study conducted in Japan concluded that certain psychological characteristics, positive in principle, could be a difficulty in losing weight. The reason could be that, to the extent that they have, people would be more refractory to let guide or advise.

The research was conducted at the Kansai Medical University Hospital (Japan) over 101 obese patients. Were subjected for 6 months in a therapy combining weight-loss advice, diet and exercise. We conducted a psychosocial profile of the same before and after therapy.

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