Women who live to be 90 or even 100 years old experience what is called “exceptional longevity.” A study from the University of San Diego (United States) discovered a factor common to all these women: maintaining a stable body weight over the decades.
For this study, scientists looked at health data from more than 54,000 women who participated in the Women’s Health Initiative, a long-term study that began in the 1990s. Researchers looked at their weight at the start of the program, during the third year and tenth year of the program and in February 2022 he became interested in his state of health.
Twice as likely to be a centenarian
Ils ont ainsi confirmed that the women do not the poids était resté stable au fil des cennies avaient de 1,2 a 2 fois plus de chances de survivre au moins jusqu’à 90 ans (et même au-delà) que les femmes qui avaient perdu Of weight.
Women who lost 5% or more of their body weight during the first 3 years of follow-up were 33% less likely to live to age 90, 35% less likely to live to age 95, and 38% less likely to live to age 95. less likely to live to age 95. 95. less likely to live to be 100 years old.
Scientists intend to continue their research to understand the health effects of weight loss in old age. But in the meantime, they stress that “recommendations for weight loss in older women are unlikely to lead to (…)
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