Why Obesity Isn’t About Willpower — It’s a Medical Disease”

Obesity isn’t just about diet and exercise — it’s a chronic, multifactorial disease.
In this episode, Dr. Mohammed Paika breaks down what obesity medicine really is, how it’s defined, what causes it, and why stigma and misinformation are holding us back.

Learn how lifestyle, hormones, genetics, sleep, and environment all play a role — and what science-backed treatments actually work.

🎥 Presented by Dr. Mohammed Paika, M.D.
⚕️ Health • Fitness • Medicine • Longevity

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The Dr. Paika Podcast and all related content are provided by Dr. Mohammed K. Paika, MD for general educational and informational purposes only. The information shared is not intended as medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your personal physician or qualified healthcare professional.

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