Numbers indicate that America has an obesity problem. According to a 2023 JAMA article, “U.S. obesity prevalence has surged over the last decade,” with 22 states reporting adult obesity rates at or above 35 percent.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a physician specializing in muscle-centric medicine, offers a different perspective.
“We don’t have an obesity epidemic—what we really have is a midlife muscle crisis,” she said in a recent TED Talk.
This shift highlights a crucial yet often overlooked factor in weight management: muscle mass.
The Ozempic Issue
The issue of muscle mass versus fat becomes particularly critical as the world turns to a new class of drugs to aid in weight loss....
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