This is part 3 in “Muscle: The Organ that Powers Vitality”
In this series, discover how skeletal muscle, the body’s largest organ, impacts health and longevity. From regulating hormones and blood sugar to boosting brain health, muscles are far more than just a source of strength.
Numbers indicate that America has an obesity problem. According to a 2023 JAMA article, “U.S. obesity prevalence has surged over the last decade,” with 22 states reporting adult obesity rates at or above 35 percent.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a physician specializing in muscle-centric medicine, offers a different perspective.
