Losing Weight Later in <br />Life Has Risks, Says Study.<br />Conducted by researchers at <br />the Tongji Medical College, <br />the study was published in 'The BMJ.'.<br />The study found that <br />weight loss during middle age <br />or later in life "was significantly <br />related to increased mortality risk." .<br />Those who remained overweight <br />during their adult lives without becoming <br />obese showed no correlation to an <br />increase in risk of premature death.<br />Those who remained obese <br />throughout adulthood showed <br />the highest risk of premature death.<br />Our takeaway is that it's best to prevent weight gain at younger ages to reduce the risk of premature death later in life, An Pan, Study Author, via CNN.<br />Study authors pointed <br />out that their work did not <br />differentiate between intentional <br />or unintentional weight loss in later life.<br />Unintentional weight loss could be a sign of underlying conditions like diabetes or cancer ... The first message is to try not to gain weight when you're young, and in old age focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, An Pan, Study Author, via CNN.<br />Weight is a secondary consideration, An Pan, Study Author, via CNN
