The Body Fat - Immune Function Link w/ Alex Leaf
Release Date: 05/09/2020
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In this podcast, Alex will cover:
The sixth highest cause of death in the US
How your body composition influences your risk of disease
The link between obesity and chronic low-grade inflammation
How chronic low-grade inflammation impacts on your ability to fight off infections
The benefits of weight gain
How society facilitates overweight and obesity
The power of happiness at every size