The Obesity Paradox
When Thinner Means Sicker and Heavier Means Healthier

Great informative read that disproves many popular theories on how bad even a mild overweight is. Turns out it's not about weight or fat, it's about being fit. I loved the scientific approach and learned a lot. It's information-dense, yet very interesting...and it's such a relief to 'meet' a doctor......more

I like the underlying premise of this book, but the message felt kind of confused. I'm not sure if that's because the author himself is confused (because some of the scientific evidence seems to be contradicting commonly accepted beliefs) or if his co-author was unhelpful. I'm actually thinking it m......more

The Obesity Paradox indicates that it may be better, in terms of longevity, to be heavier (even "mildly obese") than to be thin (or of "normal" weight). Earth-shattering. Read carefully. I rarely consider a book to be life-changing. Books often cause a momentary shift in thinking or actions, but the......more

The war with weight has been a battle that most Americans have fought at one point in their life. It is a common thread that binds many strangers in an often faceless world of electronics. With the culture of the United States changing, it is no wonder that more and more people are becoming obese in......more

The "obesity paradox" is that public health studies document that people who get the diseases the that kill people the most in the US--diseases that doctors assume obesity causes or contributes to--die at a slower rate if they are fatter. At least, if they are overweight to moderately obese. So-call......more