The naturally thin often have a hard time understanding the struggles of the very many who battle with overweight and obesity. Why is losing weight -- and especially keeping it off -- so very hard? What is it that drives us to obesity, and what can we do about it? And why has obesity spread like an epidemic in the last few decades? A new article in Obesity Reviews explains that obesity is caused by two distinctive mechanisms, and understanding these different causes might help with targeting a more tailored solution. Body weight regulation Our body likes stability. It regulates its temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar and electrolytes, and for the most part also our adult weight. Most...
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