Physical activity reduces the effect of the obesity gene in adolescents

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 - 05:10 in Health & Medicine

The FTO gene is obesity's main ally. Several studies are now attempting to reveal the factors that play a key role in fighting against it. A new study led by Spanish researchers shows that a physically active lifestyle during adolescence can reduce the effect of a mutation in this gene which predisposes someone to becoming overweight or obese...

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