With the arrival of summer, many people are beginning to pay attention to their body shapes, trying to lose weight to greet the “revealing season.” However, have you ever wondered why it’s so easy to gain weight but so difficult to slim down? Don’t worry! In this special series of courses, we will delve into the root causes of obesity, unravel the mystery of weight loss difficulties, and provide scientific weight management methods to help you effectively prevent chronic diseases.
This period’s online lecture hall features exciting lectures. Scan the code to watch. Lecture recommendation:
Course Title: Why is Losing Weight So Difficult
Instructor: Professor Wang Hao, School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine, Zhejiang University, Key Laboratory of Medical Neurobiology of the Ministry of Health. Course Description: Professor Wang’s research has revealed two main motivations driving human eating behavior: “hunger” and “cravings.” He has identified a key “switch”—GABAergic neurons—that not only regulates food intake but also promotes the efficient conversion of white fat to brown fat. This discovery has opened up a new scientific pathway for multimodal intervention in treating obesity-related diseases.
Many people feel like they “gain weight even from drinking water” or have minimal success despite efforts to lose weight, leading them to suspect if they were born to be “fat.” Scientific research indicates a close relationship between obesity and the microbiota in the intestines. If there are more “obese bacteria” in the gut, weight loss naturally becomes more challenging.
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Course Title: Can Your Healthy Gut Microbiota Dictate?
Instructor: Professor Zhao Liping, Distinguished Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Course Description: Professor Zhao’s research on the microbial ecosystem, genomic interactions, and health of the gut microbiota has revealed a close connection between gut bacteria and obesity and chronic diseases. His research shows that the diversity and health of the gut microbiota directly affect our body shape and health. If there is an abundance of “obese bacteria” in the gut, weight loss becomes exceptionally difficult, potentially leading to the onset of chronic diseases.
According to the “2024 Adult Obesity Dietary Guidelines,” the obesity rate among Chinese residents aged 18 and above has reached 16.4%, compared to the national average obesity rate of 12% eight years ago, raising concerns. Obesity not only affects body shape but also serves as a significant cause of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.
Course Title: Scientific Weight Management for Active Chronic Disease Prevention
Instructor: Professor Wu Liuxin, Health Management Expert, Director of the Aviation Medical Research Institute of the PLA Air Force, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Chinese Medical Association Health Management Society. Course Description: Professor Wu points out in his lecture that the incidence and mortality rates of chronic diseases related to obesity, such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes, are significantly increasing. Active prevention of chronic diseases through scientific weight management has become a key topic in public health education and health maintenance. This lecture clearly explains the dangers of obesity, the association between obesity and chronic diseases, scientific weight loss methods, and strategies for preventing chronic diseases. It aims to help the audience establish correct obesity awareness and actively prevent chronic diseases.
Obesity is not predetermined fate but a choice of lifestyle. By scientific weight management and emphasizing gut microbiota, we can effectively control weight, prevent chronic diseases, and lead a healthier life. Let’s bid farewell to unhealthy ways of losing weight and understand and resolve obesity problems from the root cause!
