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How Do Sumo Wrestlers Avoid Obesity-Related Diseases?

Season 47 Episode 6

It has to do with where the fat is distributed in their bodies.

Experts weigh in on the relationship between food and exercise—turns out it's much more complex than it seems. Remembering sumo champion Byambajav Ulambayar, who died in February 2020.

AIR DATE 4/8/20

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