The GOP Senate candidate has a well-documented history of blaming people—specifically fat people and smokers—for their own illnesses and ailments.

So cool how this guy has a distinct shot at becoming a senator. :agony-shivering: .

  • Marvont [comrade/them]
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    2 years ago

    how wrong is he here? there appear to be studies correlating obesity to cognitive decline.

    • Bloobish [comrade/them]
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      2 years ago

      More or less it is a simplification of the pathophysiological mechanisms that contribute to mental decline and other impairments such as dementia and alzhiemers (more and more seen as lifestyle influenced diseases and so diet/obesity would contribute to it). So more or less Dr. Oz sucks ass at communicating to the public and loves sound bites (as well as the news).