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Executive Stress: Our Apple-Shaped Leaders

One classic sign of stress is the tendency to get plump around the middle.

By Christopher Koch

September 01, 2003 — CSO — One classic sign of stress is the tendency to get plump around the middle. Some men become apple-shaped because the brain evolved to react to elevated cortisol levels in the blood by craving food. And not just carrots and rice crackers. Stress wants a burger with fries.

Bill Clinton 42nd President

Lou Gerstner Former CEO of IBM

Ted Kennedy Senator (D-Mass.)

Dennis Kozlowski Ex-Tyco CEO

Bill Parcells Dallas Cowboys Coach

Ariel Sharon Israeli Prime Minister

Harvey Weinstein Miramax Cochairman

Boris Yeltsin Former Russian President

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