Exercise May Counteract Obesity Gene

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Exercise May Counteract Obesity Gene


Regular, moderate physical activity can curb the impact of the obesity gene, a new study shows. Read the full story

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Weight Loss Surgery Patients Benefit from Rigorous Exercise

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Weight Loss Surgery Patients Benefit from Rigorous Exercise


Weight loss surgery patients often lose a pound a day after their procedure and may be disinclined to exercise as a result. But rigorous exercise can promote faster weight loss and significantly improve quality of life, a new study shows. Read the full story

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Exercise Rates Up, But Americans Still Obese

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Exercise Rates Up, But Americans Still Obese


Exercise rates are up, but the rate of obesity is staying the same, according to new government data. Read the full story

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Childhood Obesity Rates Vary from State to State

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Childhood Obesity Rates Vary from State to State


Childhood obesity rates range from less than 10 percent in the Pacific Northwest to more than 30 percent in the deep south, a new report shows. Read the full story

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Obesity, Inactivity Increase Risk of Fibromyalgia

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Obesity, Inactivity Increase Risk of Fibromyalgia


Obesity in women has been linked to higher rates of fibromyalgia, a condition that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. Read the full story

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Obesity Caused by Genetics Can Be Overcome

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Obesity Caused by Genetics Can Be Overcome


Obesity caused by genetic factors can be overcome, according to a new study, which indicates physical activity during adolescence is the key. Read the full story

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Cancer Rates Among Obese People Continue to Rise


Cancer rates among people who are obese continue to rise, new studies indicate. Watch this week’s WLS News to find out more. Read the full story

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Community Can Affect Diabetes


Community, or a person’s physical location such as their neighborhood, can affect their chances of becoming diabetic. Watch to find out more on this week’s WLS News. Read the full story

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