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The root of the obesity crisis? | Peter Attia & Michael Easter — Whalespan

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The root of the obesity crisis? | Peter Attia & Michael Easter

Peter Attia6m · 2024-01-09

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✓Well SupportedObesity is linked to accelerated onset of major diseases including cancer, cognitive decline, immune dysfunction, and cardiovascular disease.◐Partially SupportedDiseases from overnourishment are approximately four times more prevalent than those from undernourishment.◐Partially SupportedObesity can lead to downstream consequences such as depression and anxiety.◐Partially SupportedHistorically, food scarcity drove evolutionary adaptations for energy storage.◐Partially Supported

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