Abstract:
:Exercise, in conjunction with diet, is critical to losing weight and maintaining health in obese patients. While it can be challenging for an obese person to transition to a healthy lifestyle, the physical and emotional benefits of a regular exercise program make it worth the effort.
journal_name
Cleve Clin J Medjournal_title
Cleveland Clinic journal of medicineauthors
Higgins JP,Higgins CLdoi
10.3949/ccjm.83a.14139subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2016-02-01 00:00:00pages
141-50issue
2eissn
0891-1150issn
1939-2869journal_volume
83pub_type
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