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Late life weight gain increase disability risk

PD*26050074According to new research from Italy, being obese in old age is associated with a greater likelihood of being disabled and speedier age-related decline.

Researches looked at 2,910 men and women 65 or older, all of whom had reported how much they weighed at age 50 (but not whether or not they were disabled at this age). The researchers defined disability as having difficulty performing at least one activity of daily living, such as showering or dressing oneself.
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