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Who's To Blame If You're Fat? | Dr. Mike Israetel

The Checkup with Doctor Mike

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The Muscle Factor in Health and Weight Management

This chapter emphasizes the critical role of muscle mass in promoting health and preventing age-related decline, advocating for a focus on body composition over traditional health metrics. It discusses the limitations of conventional weight loss strategies and the need for innovative approaches in managing obesity, including the potential of pharmacological solutions and surgical interventions. The conversation also highlights the importance of individual traits, like conscientiousness, in achieving and maintaining a healthy body composition.

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