Health● Low25m ago · Nov 15, 2026, 1:05 PM
The 'obesity paradox'... Excess weight after age 65 may prolong life
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Asharq Al-Awsat [ar] · Saudi Arabia · global
Contrary to the common belief that excess weight poses a health risk at all ages, scientific studies have revealed that older adults retaining a few extra kilograms may prolong their lives.
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