Early Weight Gain Leads To Disability

Early Weight Gain Leads To Disability As people age, the potential for mobility limitation and the threat of disability increase. A recent study found that those who gain weight early in life may be at greater risk for problems with mobility in old age than those who maintain lower weights in their younger years. Published in the April 15 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology (2009; 169 [8], 927–36), the study focused on the body mass index (BMI) of 2,845 adults aged 70–79 years. read more »