High Levels Of Physical Activity Can Blunt Effect Of Obesity-related Gene, Study Suggests
Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 09:49
in Health & Medicine
High levels of physical activity can help to counteract a gene that normally causes people to gain weight, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed gene variants and activity levels of the Old Order Amish in Lancaster County, Pa., and found that the obesity-related FTO gene had no effect on individuals who were the most physically active.