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The Delta Rhythm Boys sang "Hip bone connected to the thigh bone, thigh bone connected to the knee bone," and on and on. We can, unfortunately, sing the same kind of tune about obesity and cancer.

Obesity now claims more than 100 million adults and almost 15 million kids in this country and is connected to adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, meningioma, multiple myeloma, and breast, colon, rectal, uterine, gallbladder, upper stomach, liver, ovarian, pancreatic, and thyroid cancer. No wonder cancer deaths related to obesity have tripled in the past 20 years.

If you're contending with excess weight, you want to act pronto to reclaim your healthy future. And you do that by upgrading your nutrition. A new study in PNAS found that you can't outrun obesity -- it's much more a product of the food you eat than the exercise you don't get. The researchers tracked the energy expenditure of folks around the globe, in developed and in primitive societies, and found that it was their diet, not their level of physical activity, that was the cause of obesity -- with ultra-processed foods being a major culprit.

So, take a look at "What to Eat When," "The What to Eat When Cookbook," "The Great Age Reboot" and sign up for the free newsletter at LongevityPlaybook.com. Our team is dedicated to helping you avoid or overcome obesity. And when you're connected to our posse and have a purpose, you'll be able to see results from simple how-tos backed by good science and a lot of compassion.

Health pioneer Michael Roizen, M.D., is chief wellness officer emeritus at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four No. 1 New York Times bestsellers. Check out his latest, "The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow," and find out more at www.longevityplaybook.com. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Mike at questions@longevityplaybook.com.

(c)2023 Michael Roizen, M.D.

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