Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D.

About

Judith J. Wurtman, Ph.D., co-author of The Serotonin Power Diet: Eat Carbs — Nature's Own Appetite Suppressant — to Stop Emotional Overeating and Halt Antidepressant-Associated Weight Gain, has discovered the connection between carbohydrate craving, serotonin, and emotional well-being in her MIT clinical studies.

She received her PhD from George Washington University, is the founder of a Harvard University hospital weight-loss facility and counsels private weight management clients. She has written five books and more than 40 peer-reviewed articles for professional publications. She lives in Miami Beach, Florida.

Books by Judith J. Wurtman Ph.D.

Recent Posts

Relieving End-of-Summer Stress

Summer is waning and returns to school and the office are approaching. Have you prepared yourself for the stress?

Waiting for Antidepressants That Don’t Cause Weight Gain

Most people report that they gain weight while on antidepressant therapy. Why does this remain a problem that seems to worsen recovery for patients?

Shouldn’t Gyms Be More Inclusive?

Personal Perspective: Starting an exercise program in a gym can be intimidating at first.

Your Weight on the Scale May Be Misleading

The number your scale displays does not break down lean tissue versus fat cells. So how does one find out what they really weigh?

How to Deal With Crankiness From Exercise Withdrawal

Withdrawal from a steady pattern of exercise can have a noticeable negative impact.

Changes to Health-Related Beliefs: Difficult and Slow

Pivoting to positive change for health is an incremental process of building upon success.

Are Stress Aids Effective When Experiencing Acute Stress?

Personal perspective: Stress seems to be increasing for everyone. Here are some sage coping skills.

Patience: A Necessary Skill for Weight-Loss Success

Reaching the weight loss goal is often much more time-intensive than expected. Cultivation of the skill of tenacity is rare.

If You Can Stand on One Foot, You Might Live Longer

It seems like a simple test, but it gets harder and harder as we age.

Will Having an Eating Buddy Help Dieters Lose Weight?

Some friends are good for your diet and some are indulgent. The behavior of those with whom we dine influences us more than most of us realize.