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- Reviewed by Viviane Fornasaro-Donahue, PhD, RDN, LDN, Contributor
You had an awful day at work — grumpy boss, constant interruptions — and now you’re sitting in front of the TV, bowl of ice cream in hand, bag of chips at your side.
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About the Author
Maureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Viviane Fornasaro-Donahue, PhD, RDN, LDN, Contributor
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