Fat is an obsession, a dirty word, a subject of national handwringing--and, according to biochemist Sylvia Tara, the least-understood part of our body.
Despite popular perception, fat has multiple positive functions. Dr. Sylvia Tara reveals that fat is not just excess weight but actually a dynamic, smart, and self-sustaining organ that influences everything from aging and immunity to mood and fertility. Using cutting-edge research and riveting case studies, Tara illustrates fat's incredible capabilities for self-defense. Exploring the unexpected ways viruses, hormones, sleep, and...
Fat is an obsession, a dirty word, a subject of national handwringing--and, according to biochemist Sylvia Tara, the least-understood part of our b...
Fat is an obsession, a dirty word, a subject of national handwringing--and, according to biochemist Sylvia Tara, the least-understood part of our body.
You may not love your fat, but your body certainly does. In fact, your body is actually endowed with many self-defense measures to hold on to fat. For example, fat can use stem cells to regenerate; increase our appetite if it feels threatened; and use bacteria, genetics, and viruses to expand itself. The secret to losing twenty pounds? You have to work with your fat, not against it. Tara explains how your fat influences your appetite...
Fat is an obsession, a dirty word, a subject of national handwringing--and, according to biochemist Sylvia Tara, the least-understood part of our b...
