Weight gain in younger and middle-aged adults may lead to heart problems as you age, study suggests

Study finds link between weight gain in young and middle-aged adults and poor heart health in older age.

Research published in the European Heart Journal indicates that weight gain in young and middle-aged adults is associated with poor heart health in older age.
The study monitored individuals from birth to older age and found that weight gain at any point from age 20 onwards resulted in larger hearts that pump blood less efficiently.
The findings suggest that even weight gain at a young age can lead to heart damage beyond the effects of being overweight later in life.
Maintaining a healthy weight from early adulthood is crucial for preventing heart damage and improving long-term heart health.
The researchers plan to further investigate the link between weight gain and heart health, focusing on diabetes, high blood sugar, childhood weight gain, and adolescence.

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