In a society obsessed with appearance, the pursuit of weight loss can lead to both empowerment and despair. How do our perceptions of body image shape our goals, and what dangers lurk in this quest for an ideal physique? Body image, defined as an individual’s perception of their physical appearance
Read MoreWorldwide obesity tripled in just the last half century, and more people live in countries where there are greater overweight-related deaths than underweight-related deaths, WHO reports [1]. Obesity is an excess of body fat. As body fat increases, adipose tissues reach their capacity to store fat. This results in more
