Don’t Wait: Why You Should See a Doctor About Your Weight
Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to lose weight, or why it is even harder to keep it off, despite all of your best efforts, and hard work? You are not alone. Recently, scientists have discovered that obesity is a chronic, relapsing and very complicated disease. There are many reasons for this. Think of your family — did your brothers, sisters, mom or dad ever struggle with weight? There has been a lot of evidence lately that point to genetics as source for weight struggles in many families. In fact, there is a gene called “FTO gene” that specifically puts an individual at risk for higher weight and higher body fat (adiposity). Understanding obesity as a disease gives doctors the ability to look beyond …