Taking a cue from the bears roaming the high country this fall before heading into their dens, many of us might be packing on the pounds before winter. The chillier weather makes us hungrier, leading to increased snacking throughout the day. Heavier meals are also part of the traditional daily fare. Unfortunately, unlike bears, this fat frenzy doesn’t help us sleep through the winter.
Scientists studying bears refer to this period as hyperphagia, which allows…