Covibesity: The dangerous combo of obesity and Covid-19


Movement restrictions have caused many to stockpile food and spend long hours sitting in front of the computer, either for working, studying or leisure, creating the conditions for ‘Covibesity’. — Filepic posed by models

Most of us would probably have come across the term “obesity”, but do we really know what it means?

Obesity is actually a complex disease that involves an excessive amount of body fat, also known as lipids.

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