Adults 65 and older shouldn’t worry about carrying around a few extra pounds, according to British medical experts. A guidance report from the British Dietetic Association, published in November and ...

Studies show that slightly overweight individuals may have a lower risk of dementia and mortality as they age. Being slightly overweight may provide a buffer against age-related decline and frailty.

You know how I just love studies. A new one declares just being a little overweight raises your risk of premature death. I’m thinking that if I’d read this before my after-work walkout, I’d have put ...

Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. New research adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of considering the ...

In today’s fast-paced world, health often takes a backseat to other pressing concerns. One particular health issue that frequently gets overlooked is being overweight. This article delves into why ...

The usual healthy weight advice has been torn up for people who are over 65, at least in the UK. People in this age group are now being told that “if you are slightly overweight, losing weight might ...

Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. The Kobe University finding adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of ...