Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests - The Guardian
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Losing just 5% of your body weight in middle age can reduce inflammation, lower the risk of stroke and make your heart as healthy as if you had never gained weight, research suggests. Millions of men and women worldwide gain weight as they age, putting extra stress on their body, reducing quality of life and doing significant damage to their cardiovascular and metabolic health. While most know being overweight or obese can affect health, many believe it is an inevitable part of ageing or assume they would need to shed a large amount of weight to reap any benefits. The new study adds to growing evidence that small changes in body weight can have a big impact on health risks. While millions of people hope to lose a large amount of weight, it’s much easier to start with a smaller goal and keep it off, experts said. Researchers at University College London found overweight people who lost just 5% of their weight in their 40s and 50s had similar heart health in older age as adults who had always been a healthy weight.
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