Any Weight Loss Can Be Healthful, but More Can Be Much Better
Published: August 15, 2018
When it comes to losing weight, more can be better. A lot better, according to a new study.
Researchers studied 7,670 overweight or obese people who wanted to lose weight. Using data on current weight, weight a year ago and maximum lifetime weight, they tested the association of long-term weight loss with lowering the risk for metabolic syndrome — a constellation of unhealthy conditions that includes high blood pressure, insulin resistance, excess fat around the waist, high triglycerides and low HDL, or “good,” cholesterol.
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