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Among the most common reasons for visiting the doctor is back pain. One key to preventing and reducing back pain is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The article examines nine lifestyle factors that cause lower back pain.
Does carrying extra body fat make it harder to build muscle? Find out what a study shows about obesity, insulin resistance, and muscle hypertrophy. You’ll also discover science-backed tips that may help you make muscle gains while you’re still struggling to lose body fat.
Lack of exercise and obesity are both linked with an increased risk of mortality and both are a problem in Western countries. But, which is the bigger health threat? Find out what research shows.
Surveys show a growing number of people who are overweight or obese don’t believe they have a weight problem. Is the movement towards accepting your weight, even when it’s too high, going too far? Find out why this trend is jeopardizing health.
Is there a disconnect with how people perceive their weight? Recent studies show some people who are overweight or obese aren’t aware they have a weight problem. Find out more about obesity “misperception” and new research on how well we’re dealing with the obesity epidemic.
Can you be markedly overweight or obese and metabolically healthy? That’s what some research suggests. Now a new study casts doubt on this theory. Find out why metabolically healthy and obese may not be compatible and why obesity increases the risk for health problems like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
