The Obesity Paradox: When Thinner Means Sicker and Heavier Means Healthier
By Carl J. Lavie, MD , with Kristin Loberg
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| Runtime: | 8.18 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Health & Fitness |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Most of us think that longevity hinges on maintaining a normal Body Mass Index. But research conducted over the last decade hit the media in January with explosive news: Overweight and even moderately obese people with certain chronic diseases—from heart disease to cancer— often live longer and fare better than normalweight individuals with the same ailments. In this groundbreaking book, Carl Lavie, MD, reveals the science behind the obesity paradox and shows us how to achieve maximum health rather than minimum weight. Lavie not only explains how extra fat provides additional fuel to help fight illness, he also argues that we’ve gotten so used to framing health issues in terms of obesity that we overlook other potential causes of disease. Picking up where the bestseller Fat Chance left off, The Obesity Paradox will change the conversation about fat—and what it means to be healthy.Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“Everyone who struggles with weight should read this important book. Dr.
Lavie presents the science to support the truth that being overweight
and even moderately obese may correlate with better long-term health and
greater longevity—if you stay fit by making good food choices and
maintain sensible physical activity. The Obesity Paradox is a
story that has not been told in such a clear, evidence-based way. It
challenges conventional wisdom and is exciting to read.” —Andrew Weil, New York Times bestselling author
“‘Fat isn’t always bad. And exercise isn’t always good,’ cardiologist
Lavie writes in his introduction to this thoughtful examination of what
society deems a healthy weight. That pat statement is the crux of the
‘obesity paradox’: overweight and even moderately obese patients often
live longer and fare better than their thinner counterparts when it
comes to chronic diseases, cancers, and even HIV…Readers hoping for a
free ticket to all-you-can-eat ice cream or permission to tear up their
gym card will be disappointed, but those who’ve focused on
numbers—whether body mass or weight—will likely find solace and sound
advice here.” —Publishers Weekly
“Challenges popular opinion about what it means to be healthy by
examining the relationship of body mass index (BMI) and fitness, the
role of genetics, the impact of environment, what the latest research
has revealed, and what the average person can do to optimize his or her
well-being today…A fascinating read that will be of interest to many individuals
concerned about personal health and fitness, and illuminating for those
in related industries.” —Library Journal
“New insights into the pros and cons of body fat…Comprehensible, practical advice that shuns yo-yo dieting and exhaustive
exercise regimens for a more lenient lifestyle in which having some
body fat is actually good for you.” —Kirkus Reviews
Author
Author Bio: Carl J. Lavie MD
Carl Lavie, MD, is a professor of medicine and medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and preventative cardiology at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute in New Orleans. He is the author of several hundred medical publications and a frequent lecturer, medical journal reviewer, and associate editor of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. He is an avid sports fan and competitive runner.
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| Available Formats : | Retail CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Health & Fitness |
| Runtime: | 8.18 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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