{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dr. Paika Podcast","title":"The Japan Obesity Paradox: What Longevity Culture Gets Right","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":586,"description":"Japan is often viewed as one of the healthiest countries in the world, with some of the lowest obesity rates and the longest life expectancy. But here’s the truth most people don’t realize: metabolic disease is quietly rising in Japan, even among people who look thin.\nIn this video, Dr. Mohammed Paika, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, breaks down the Japan obesity paradox — why low obesity rates don’t automatically mean low risk for diabetes, fatty liver, heart disease, and visceral fat.\nYou’ll learn:\nWhy Japan defines obesity differently than the West\nHow BMI can miss dangerous visceral fat\nWhat TOFI (Thin on the Outside, Fat on the Inside) really means\nHow the traditional Japanese diet protects metabolism\nThe role of portion control and hara hachi bu (eating to 80% full)\nWhy movement is built into daily life in Japan\nWhat Japan gets right about prevention — and what it’s starting to lose\nPractical lessons anyone can apply for better metabolic health\nThis is not a video about weight loss aesthetics.\n This is about metabolic strength, longevity, and disease prevention.\nWhether you’re interested in obesity medicine, public health, longevity, or understanding how lifestyle shapes metabolism, this video will change how you think about health — no matter where you live.\n👨‍⚕️ Dr. Mohammed Paika\nBoard Certified – Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine\nDr. Paika Podcast\n⚕️ Medical & Educational Disclaimer\nThe Dr. Paika Podcast and all related content are provided by Dr. Mohammed K. Paika, MD for general educational and informational purposes only. The information shared is not intended as medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with your personal physician or qualified healthcare professional.\nListening to this podcast does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Paika.\nHealth, nutrition, exercise, medication, and weight-management topics discussed may not be appropriate for all individuals....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9qIr9DvwV8ODN3d9cHtpN76KWo0AHFHUFFi87mNWtws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNGNl/MTliYWE0MmYyMTY1/NWNjZTA2MWU0Zjgx/N2I5YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}