Just like that friend who eats too much birthday cake and feels the unwelcome consequences later, obesity has been indulging in its own harmful feasts at the expense of the heart. According to a new study, between 1999 and 2020, deaths from heart disease associated with obesity in the United States have tripled, hitting the heart with a devastating blow. Similar to how an overly heavy backpack can take more of a toll on those already carrying a heavier load, certain groups are even more vulnerable to this three-fold increase in heart-related deaths. Specifically, it seems that Black individuals…
