The Dow Jones industrial closed down 53 points today—does it make you hungry?  When the stock market plummets, your bathroom scale tends to show just the opposite.

A recent University of Miami study indicates why: "When people were primed with words of sacrifice like deprivation, they unconsciously tried to compensate by selecting high calorie foods that would ensure their survival in case of a shortage.

To sidestep this evolutionary impulse which can be triggered by gloomy news reports, focus on something that's secure in your own life, like a positive relationship or a fantastic home, before taking your first bite. You will be less likely to fall into the trap your mind set for your body without either being aware!. (Women's Health)

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