NY Times article entitled "Excess Pounds, but Not Too Many, May Lead to Longer Life." Recent research indicates that adults who are overweight -- but not obese -- lead longer lives than those of average weight or those who were underweight. What about the extra weight might be a protective factor? How might this conflict with the research on calorie restriction and longer life?
Monday, June 29, 2009
Extending Life With Extra Pounds
NY Times article entitled "Excess Pounds, but Not Too Many, May Lead to Longer Life." Recent research indicates that adults who are overweight -- but not obese -- lead longer lives than those of average weight or those who were underweight. What about the extra weight might be a protective factor? How might this conflict with the research on calorie restriction and longer life?
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