Thinning hair has long been linked to the aging process.  The older you get, the more likely you will experience at least some hair loss.  Of course, it can also occur thanks to genetics, various medical conditions, and even chronic stress. But, now a study is linking hair loss to obesity, or rather the high levels of (toxic) fat consumed that often promote the growth of excess body weight. Obesity, the Real Epidemic in the United States, Affects Almost Fifty Percent of the Population We can all agree that obesity is unhealthy.  It is linked to a number of serious medical conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and more.  Obviously, it can have some very serious health implications that can stay with you for life. In the United States, the prevalence of obesity is almost 50% of the population (42.4%).  Obesity does not discriminate, as it is found in the highest …