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New Obesity Criteria: 70% of US Adults Now Affected

A recently introduced definition of obesity stands to dramatically expand the number of Americans diagnosed with this condition. Investigators from Mass General Brigham report that implementing the revised standards put forward earlier this year by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission would elevate the prevalence of obesity in the United States from roughly 40 percent […]

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VO2 Max

The maximum rate of oxygen your body can use during exercise. It's the gold standard for cardiovascular fitness. Elite athletes may reach 70-85 ml/kg/min; average adults range 30-40.