| The Obesogen Effect Lib/E: Why We Eat Less and Exercise More But Still Struggle to Lose Weight Contributor(s): Blumberg, Bruce (Author), Loberg, Kristin (Contribution by), Larkin, Pete (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1549197398 ISBN-13: 9781549197390 Publisher: Hachette Book Group OUR PRICE: $81.89 Product Type: Compact Disc Published: March 2018 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Body Cleansing & Detoxification - Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition - Weight Loss - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Endocrine System |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.6" W x 6.1" (0.65 lbs) |
| Themes: - Topical - Health & Fitness |
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| Publisher Description: An eye-opening account of the landmark research into the hidden chemicals that are endangering our health and keeping us fat Being overweight is not just the result of too many cheeseburgers or not enough exercise. According to leading-edge science, there are silent saboteurs in our daily lives that contribute greatly to our obesity epidemic: obesogens. These weight-inducing offenders, most of which are chemicals, disrupt our hormonal systems, alter how we create and store fat, and change how we respond to dietary choices. Because they are largely unregulated, obesogens lurk all around us-in food, furniture, plastic products such as water bottles and food storage containers, and other surprising exposure points. Even worse: research has shown that the effects of some obesogens can be passed on to future generations by irreversibly interfering with the expression of our genes. The good news is we can protect ourselves by becoming more informed consumers. In The Obesogen Effect, Dr. Bruce Blumberg describes how obesogens work, reveals where they are found, and offers a practical three-step solution for reducing exposures. He explains why one size does not fit all in a weight loss program, what hides in our household goods, and how we should shop for items we buy every day-from vegetables and meats to canned soup as well as household cleaners, air fresheners, and personal care products. The Obesogen Effect is an urgent call to action to protect your body, clean up your life, and set a straight course for better health. |
Contributor Bio(s): Blumberg, Bruce: - Bruce Blumberg, PhD, has been conducting pioneering research in endocrinology and developmental biology for more than thirty years. He is professor in the Departments of Developmental and Cell Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). At UCI, his laboratory studies the biology of nuclear hormone receptors in development, physiology, and disease with a particular emphasis on how these are affected by hormonally active compounds in the diet and environment. In 2012, he was elected as a fellow of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science. Larkin, Pete: - Pete Larkin is an accomplished voice-over actor, award-winning audiobook narrator, and on-camera host. He was the public address announcer for the New York Mets and has worked as a radio jockey in New York, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. Loberg, Kristin: -Kristin Loberg is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling collaborator whose work includes The End of Illness, Grain Brain, and A Short Guide to a Long Life. She earned her degree from Cornell University, where she spent most of her time in biomedical labs as a pre-med student-only to leave the prospect of medical school to pursue a writing career. She much prefers the weather in Los Angeles where she was born and resides. She is a member of the Author's Guild, PEN, and the Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group, and she is an avid triathlete and oenophile. |