Obesity and lifespan, a complex tango.

Alberto Díaz-Ruiz Nathan L Price Luigi Ferruci Rafael de Cabo

Published in: Science translational medicine (2023)

Obesity and aging share comorbidities, phenotypes, and deleterious effects on health that are associated with chronic diseases. However, distinct features set them apart, with underlying biology that should be explored and exploited, especially given the demographic shifts and the obesity epidemic that the world is facing.

Keyphrases

insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
healthcare
public health
mental health
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
body mass index
health information
social media