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Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] 4 points 6 days ago (4 children)

I'll wait for the study that says gaining excess fat is good. Otherwise this isn't really surprising.

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  • [–] 7 points 6 days ago (2 children)

    I dunno having just 5% lost making a huge impact is kinda surprising.

    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.

    Like yeah no shit lose weight = healthy but I think the 5% marker is the more useful tidbit.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 days ago (1 child)

    5% is actually quite a lot. BMI charts aren't the most accurate because of the weight of muscle, but look at the categories. 25% is just crossing from normal to overweight. Add another 5% and 30% is now obese.

    To me the 5% number isn't eye opening.

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