Scientists, nutritionists long ago deduced the formula of "healthy shape": the weight should be kept in one record. And after 65 years of women in general is very bad for a long time and lose weight slowly. You can reduce your life and undermine health.
Research on this topic was conducted in groups of several reputable research centers in the US.
First, the data in 1323 will give the dead the elderly were analyzed. The necessary information about the volunteers began to gather very carefully, since 1986 The experiment lasted 20 years and ended, respectively, in 2008
During this time, scientists have regularly measured the weight of the cohort members, and studied their way of life, followed the diet, age, physical activity, efficiency and, of course, the cause of death, if it occurs.
Based on the results of the testers created an original mathematical model that convincingly argued: every 10 pounds of weight lost over 20 years of research, increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases 23%.
In addition, the risk to break the neck of the femur in such people is three times more, and receive a disability -. Four.By the way, the threat of premature death saved and those who are over 20 years gained quite a bit (less than 9 kg) overweight.
Gradual weight loss in older patients is bad for their health. Loss of appetite; weakened sense of taste, smell; there are problems with digestion. In addition, the well-being has a significant impact:
- physical extinction;
- depression;
- loneliness.
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