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Obese people face a range of health problems. They include cardiovascular problems and joint issues. But there is new evidence to show that their efforts to build more muscle can be blunted as well. The amount of exercise which could be performed is also reduced for obese adults when compared to those with a regular weight.

A 2018 study shows slower protein synthesis for obese adults

Protein synthesis is important after a workout. Those who train consistently know the role of protein and amino acids in muscle development. A 2018 study[i]

According to the results of a recent study conducted by the Montréal Heart Institute Center for Preventive Medicine and Physical Activity, a healthy eating program combined with an interval training program will greatly help those who suffer from obesity

In the near future, there may be drugs to prevent obesity by silencing a gene to enhance the rate of fat breakdown.

Research from Purdue University, funded by the National Institute on Aging, reveals that obesity is linked to more frequent and longer hospital stays.

Researchers at the George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services Department of Health Policy released the findings of an analysis of 94 studies on the monetary cost of being overweight or obese in the United States.