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The Best Way to Counteract Obesity Genes? Jogging

A new study of obesity genes and different kinds of exercise finds that jogging is the best way to counteract weight gain.

By Sarah White
Aug 1, 2019 8:30 PMDec 23, 2019 3:03 AM
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Obesity is worldwide health problem tied to both nature and nurture. Genetic mutations make some people more likely to gain weight than others, but exercise lessens those chances. Now, some surprising new research suggests that certain exercises are better than others at counteracting these fat genes. For example, cycling and swimming aren’t as beneficial as running or doing yoga.

And overall, the team found that jogging for 30 minutes at least three times a week is the best way to decrease the risk of obesity.

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