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As it happens, in the elderly, a BMI at the lower range of "obesity" is better than having higher or lower weight.

Of course, with the shortage of geriatricians, most seniors are unlikely to find this out.



This probably isn't true. What's more likely to be true is that it's hard to be overweight when your dying from cancer or whatever.


Breaking news, being obese is good for your health. And wait to learn about smoking!




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