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Exercise could counter the effects of the 'obesity gene'

Having a so-called obesity gene doesn't necessarily doom you to being fat, a study finds — if you stay active.

Senh: It's kinda obvious, but I guess there's facts to proof it. Now, you can't use the obesity gene as an excuse not to exercise.

 

Exercise can offset obesity-linked genes, study finds

Exercise can offset obesity-linked genes, study finds

Even people with a strong genetic predisposition to obesity can offset their risk of being overweight by being physically active, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal PLoS Medicine .

Senh: Another duh moment in scientific studies.

 

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