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Excess Fat May Be ‘Protective’ in Seniors Over 85
Excess Fat May Be ‘Protective’ in Seniors Over 85
Excess Fat May Be ‘Protective’ in Seniors Over 85
Many adults struggle with weight throughout their lifetime, but according to researchers those extra pounds could be beneficial to older adults. Researchers from Tel Aviv University found that for the elderly excess weight serves as a protective component in your body that lowers the risk of death when compared to others with normal body weight.