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The baffling case of metabolically healthy obese people: Are they protected from chronic diseases?
Source: Medical Xpress
There is a growing global body positivity movement to combat the stigma and prejudice that overweight and obese individuals face. Some of this stigma arises from the perception that obese individuals are unhealthy.
Lucky genes can help protect people with obesity from some disease
Source: Medical Xpress
Geneticists have revealed why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy, while others suffer from life-changing ailments such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
We Need to Talk About Weight
You might feel that your weight is you; that your weight is what defines you. The truth is that your weight is not who you are.
Bariatric Surgery and Disease States | Dr. Joseph Chebli
When it comes to treatment for diseases such as Type II Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnea, High Cholesterol, and Fatty Liver disease Bariatric Surgery can improve them significantly or cure them completely.
Mirrors may help encourage healthy behaviors in people with obesity
Source: Medical Xpress
Viewing oneself in the mirror may help positively alter behavior in individuals with obesity, according to an analysis of published studies.
