Ask Dr. Sears: How Do You Define Obesity?
When the Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart was asked how he defined hard-core pornography, he stated, “I know it when I see it”. The same might…
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What Really Causes Obesity?
There is no doubt that obesity is on the rise. But why? Is it because we are not exercising enough? Or are we simply overeating? Obviously,…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way To Determine My Percentage of Body Fat?
Excess body fat is strongly related to increased cardiovascular disease and mortality. The gold standard for measuring your percentage of body fat has always been underwater…
Read MoreHow Poor Sleep Wrecks Your Metabolism (and How to Fix It)
Poor Sleep & Your Metabolism: How Quality Sleep Impacts Your Body Think sleep is all about the hours clocked? It’s time to focus on quality—especially when…
Read MoreShould I Eliminate Carbs From My Diet?
A common question: Is eliminating all carbohydrates from your diet dangerous? While it might not be dangerous, it’s definitely not ideal for your brain. Your brain…
Read MoreGLP-1 Drugs vs. Diet: The Safer Way to Curb Addiction
Can You Control Addictive Behavior with Diet? GLP-1 drugs are now being used to treat addiction, but why? The key lies in dopamine—your brain’s reward neurotransmitter.…
Read MoreMicroplastics Are Everywhere—And They Might Be Destroying Your Brain
Microplastics are everywhere—and they’re making their way into your body. From the water you drink to the food you eat, these tiny plastic particles are nearly…
Read MoreThe Terrifying Truth About Obesity and Premature Aging
Have you ever wondered why centenarians—those remarkable individuals who live to 100 or beyond—are almost never obese? It’s not just a coincidence. Obesity is far more…
Read MoreIs Green Tea Nature’s Ozempic?
“Is green tea nature’s Ozempic?” It’s a question I’ve been asked recently, and here’s the truth: No, it’s not. While green tea contains beneficial polyphenols, they…
Read MoreDefining Anti-Inflammatory Diets
To make science reproducible, you must have definitions. The more rigorous the description, the more likely the science behind it can be replicated and valuable in…
Read MoreThe Wellness Zone Podcast: Are Weight Loss Drugs Helping America’s Obesity Crisis?
Are new weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy helping America’s Obesity crisis? Or are they causing more harm? Dr. Barry Sears and Mary Perry discuss…
Read MoreAMPK & Obesity
During the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been easy to overlook our other ongoing pandemic of obesity. Currently, the debate on the cause of obesity reminds me…
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