Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are told again and again that obesity exists because we do not exercise enough. Move more, burn more calories, and the problem will disappear. It sounds logical—but it does not match what we see in real life. People exercise more than ever. Gyms, fitness apps, smart watches, workout videos, and step counters are everywhere. Many people work out faithfully several times a week. And yet obesity keeps rising. For example, obesity peaked among middle-aged adults (40–59), with a 46.4% prevalence in 2021–2023, higher than older (60+) groups. If lack…
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