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Why are we so fat?
The human body is “mismatched” to the human situation. “We evolved on the savannahs of Africa,” Power and Schulkin write. “We now live in Candyland.” Full Story »
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via Tim O'Reilly - Jul 14, 2009 - 12:07 AM PDT
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Fabrice Florin - Jul 21, 2009 - 10:30 AM PDT
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The New Yorker is always a treat. Excellent coverage of the global obesity trend and those on both sides of it. I did not even know that there was a "fat liberation" movement. Excellent use of facts and figures as well as anecdotes and expert opinions.
The New Yorker is one of the highest and few remaining standards for journalism in the country. I have never read an article that they published ... More »
Obesity, the reasons for obesity, the problems it creates, and the ways to decrease it are essential topics for study for those who want to improve ... More »
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