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Weight Problems and Older Adults

Information about weight problems and how they affect the health of older adults.
Obesity Can Shorten Your Lifespan by 10 Years
Your lifespan can be reduced by being even a few pounds overweight, and obesity can take 10 years from your lifespan. Learn how obesity affects your lifespan.
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