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Weight Loss in Older Adults Needs Rethinking for Better Health

Weight Loss in Older Adults Needs Rethinking for Better Health

Why managing obesity in seniors should focus on muscle strength, medication safety, and quality of life, not just the scale

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Naveen Sankar S
Jun 29, 2025
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Obesity care in older adults must go beyond pounds lost, prioritizing muscle preservation, safe medication adjustments, and bone health, as weight loss without such safeguards may increase risk for adverse outcomes including fractures and functional decline.

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