Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests
(www.theguardian.com)
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.