Hormone: Leptin. One of the many hormones produced by your fat cells is leptin, which plays a role in appetite control. Research has found that excess body fat can cause a condition known as leptin resistance, which means your brain isn't affected by leptin even though your body contains higher levels of it.
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Most people probably shouldnât have pet capybaras. But a handful of people consider these âgiant hamstersâ to be the best pets ever. Melanie Typaldos is one of those people. âCapybaras are not the right pets for most people, or even for very many people,â writes Ms. Typaldos on her blog, Capybara Madness.