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Obesity is not about Forks and Willpower
Obesity: Not Just About Forks and Willpower
For years, obesity has been misunderstood, oversimplified, and even stigmatized. It's been framed as a personal failing, a lifestyle choice, or simply a matter of "eating less and moving more." But science tells a different, more nuanced story—one where our brains, biology, and ultra-processed food environment play starring roles. And thanks to groundbreaking medications like GLP-1 drugs, we’re gaining a clearer picture of how obesity works and how to treat it.
Let’s dive into why obesity is a disease, how ultra-processed foods exacerbate it, and…
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