https://studyfinds.com/extra-pounds-lower-death-risk/Study Warns That Being Underweight At 65 Tied To Sharply Higher Risk Of Dying
In A Nutshell
Older adults classified as overweight had a lower risk of dying during the study than those at a normal BMI, and in men, mild to moderate obesity was linked to lower risk as well.
Carrying excess fat around the belly was linked to a higher risk of death, even in people whose overall body weight appeared healthy.
Being underweight was associated with a much higher risk of death among older adults, suggesting weight loss in seniors is not always beneficial.
