Cenk Uygur
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Can Air Make You Fat?
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December 20, 2015
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6:09Now PlayingA new study finds that air pollution could lead to increased rates of obesity. In the experiment, mice who breathed clean air were less likely to gain weight and were fitter than mice in an environment where the air was polluted. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian (The Point) hosts of The Young Turks discuss.
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“Take a deep breath, and exhale. Depending on where you live, that life-giving lungful of air might just be pushing you towards diabetes and obesity.
The idea that “thin air” can make you fat sounds ludicrous, yet some extremely puzzling studies appear to be showing that it’s possible. Two people can eat the same foods, and do the same exercise, but over the course of a few years, one may put on more weight and develop a faulty metabolism – thanks to the atmosphere around their home.”
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