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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Fatty Liver Disease: The Next Big Thing

Poor aerobic fitness is strongly associated with obesity and its consequent risks of heart disease, strokes and diabetes now considered worldwide epidemics. But the underlying link has long puzzled scientists. New research in The Journal of Physiology connects low aerobic capacity to another serious condition non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and suggests that the resulting liver problems play a crucial step developing obesity-related illnesses.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146063.php
IHRSA at 6:48 AM

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