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Dr. Carl J. Lavie, MD, explores the obesity paradox, a phenomenon where overweight and moderately obese individuals with conditions such as heart disease and cancer sometimes demonstrate better survival than their normal‑weight counterparts. Drawing on the last decade of research, the book details how extra adipose tissue can provide energy reserves during illness and argues that an overreliance on body‑mass metrics may obscure other health determinants. Building on themes from his previous work, Lavie presents evidence‑based strategies for achieving optimal health without focusing solely on weight reduction.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Health & Medicine/General Health
Authors: Carl J. Lavie
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