obesity paradox
06/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Explaining the obesity paradox: It’s muscle mass, not fat, that helps you live longer
According to the “obesity paradox,” people who are obese or overweight tend to have a lower risk of dying during a specific time period, compared to individuals with a “normal” weight. However, a study indicates that the obesity paradox can somehow be explained by one factor. Specifically, a person’s muscle mass. The researchers who spearheaded the study took note of an […]
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