The fight against obesity and its stigma has become a trending topic. There are more and more campaigns every day seeking to raise awareness of obesity. “Fit but fat” is seldom referred to as Metabolically Healthy Obesity (MHO), characterized by overweight without cardiovascular (CV) risk factors. Question: Does being active despite having extra pounds improve […]

Is “Fat but Fit” a Myth When it Comes to Heart Health?
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