A soon-to-be presented observational study found that a higher BMI may indicate a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular-related causes. Does that mean that weighing more is okay in later life? Not so fast, say endocrinologists.
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Regular exercise reduces the risk of early death or fatal cardiovascular events more significantly for women than men, and women gain greater benefits even with less effort, the study has found.