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Late-life weight gain boosts disability risk
Reuters, 06/26/09
Gaining weight after age 50 increases a person's risk of becoming disabled, especially if he or she is already obese, new research from Italy shows. The findings emphasize the importance of preventing and treating obesity in older adults for the preservation of functional ability and independence.
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