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Your thyroid is the gland that regulates your metabolism. If you’re gaining weight despite leading a healthy lifestyle, you might be convinced that your thyroid is at fault, even when your tests are normal. Is it possible that you STILL have an undiagnosed, underactive thyroid gland?
What you eat and how you train affect your weight but behind the scenes you have to deal with the effects of hormones that regulate your appetite and metabolism. Lifestyle, dietary habits and exercise can all impact these hormones. Discover 4 major hormones that influence your weight.
Most people are concerned about maintaining a healthy heart and brain, but there’s another important body part you should be concerned about – your thyroid gland. Your thyroid gland regulates your metabolism and plays a vital role in weight control. Plus, thyroid problems are common, especially in women. This article talks about how to keep your thyroid gland healthy and points out a simple screening test you can do at home for an under-active thyroid gland.
