Researchers report that people who lose a modest amount of weight in their early to mid-50s may achieve cardiovascular health similar to those who never became overweight. The findings come from a UCL-led study and are based on participants who shed at least 5% of their body weight during midlife.
Across coverage, the research is described as linking midlife weight loss with improvements in heart-related outcomes. The Guardian highlights that the study of around 6,000 people suggests shedding about 5% of body weight can help lower the risk of stroke and heart disease, alongside reductions in inflammation. The Mirror focuses on the headline result that men and women who lose at least 5% appear to have heart health “as healthy” as those who remained at a healthy weight, framing weight loss as a potential mitigation after earlier weight gain.
