Monday, July 5, 2010

Obesity Alert: Watch It After You Cross 40

It's not okay to be obese at any age as obesity is linked with Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and myriad other ills. However, for those amply endowed, it's far worse to stay that way beyond age 40, according to a revealing new study that found its way into the International Journal of Obesity. The research, which compared medications taken by normal weight, overweight and obese Americans, came up with the conclusion that obesity amongst those aged between 40 and 54 necessitated extra medication in comparison with people of average weight. Therefore, after crossing 40, it's better to watch your weight as the perils associated with the extra weight you're carrying is likely to catch you on the wrong foot as time wears on and then it might be too late...

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