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Fasting for 382 days to lose weight, obese man miraculously survived, surprising the world
The story of this man's extraordinary journey is still told today as a miracle.
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Why are Japanese Sumo Wrestlers Called 'Healthy Obese'? - The Surprising Answer!
Due to their strict training and diet, Japanese Sumo wrestlers only accumulate subcutaneous fat, not visceral fat.
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Why are Japanese people less obese?
Japan has the lowest obesity rate among developed countries thanks to its sensible diet and emphasis on simplicity, and the Metabo Law monitors belly fat.
Animal world
Thailand's fattest monkey passed away
Famous for his chubby body, Godzilla passed away on May 6 from obesity-related diseases. The monkey's owner disputes allegations of intentionally harming the animal.
Health
Who is susceptible to kidney disease? Is there any way to improve kidney health?
The kidney is one of the most important organs in the body while the main role of dialysis is in humans. If the kidneys are not well, it will cause a lot of problems.
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Why is Japan the lowest obese country in the world?
With the continuous development of society, the living standard of people is higher and the food they eat is more nutritious and more prone to weight gain, obesity / How…
Health
Understanding slimming surgery: The method of salvation for people who are overweight
Common ways like exercising, reducing your diet can reduce and maintain your weight for up to 2 years, but after 5 years up to 95% of obesity will return to their origin…
Health
The paradox: Rural people are more obese than urban people
In parallel with today's urbanization, overweight and obesity is increasing. Even many scientists think that obesity is like an epidemic, because of it
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All humans weighing how many kg?
If the whole humanity stands on the scale, the total weight will be 316 million tons, a study said. Overweight people around the world weigh more than 16 million tons, e…
Archeology
Detected 2,200-year-old mummy with obesity caused by eating a lot of sugar
People are old, important enough to be embalmed, but that's not the image to follow.
Space science
Earth is obese
Green planet is not the only place in the universe that has life and is also governed by the law
Animal world
Study the behavior of overweight dogs to find answers about the cause of obesity
According to Newsweek, scientists at ELTE University, Budapest, Hungary have used dogs in the research model of causes and psychological effects leading to human obesity.
Animal world
One-third of American dogs and cats are obese
Pet obesity is the same as in people with the same causes as physical inactivity, age, and high calorie intake, even due to genetic factors. Like humans, pets also have…