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Flashback Friday: How Much Should You Exercise?
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What’s the Ideal BMI?
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Is the Obesity Paradox Real or a Myth?
How do we explain studies that suggest overweight individuals live longer?
Flashback Friday: The Weight-Loss Program That Got Better with Time
The most well-published community-based lifestyle intervention in the medical literature is also one of the...
The Effects of Obesity on the Immune System and Kidney and Liver Diseases
What are the effects of weight loss on natural killer cell function, our first line...
The Effects of Obesity on Gallstones, Acid Reflux, and Cardiovascular Disease
Sufficient, sustained weight loss may cut the risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes in...
Flashback Friday: Dr. Greger in the Kitchen: My New Favorite Dessert
Dr. Greger whips up some matcha ice cream inspired by a recipe in his How...
The Effects of Obesity on Dementia, Brain Function, and Fertility
Weight loss can decrease dementia risk and improve mental performance and infertility.
The Effects of Obesity on Back Pain, Blood Pressure, Cancer, and Diabetes
Losing weight can reduce sciatica, hypertension, and cancer risk, and reverse type 2 diabetes.
Flashback Friday: Should Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40?
Various health organizations offer clashing mammogram recommendations that range from annual mammograms starting at age...
