Over-40s with obesity have normal-BMI cholesterol and blood pressure levels, study finds

According to The Guardian, many adults over forty with obesity have cholesterol and blood pressure readings that are essentially the same as people with a healthy weight. The study credits the widespread effectiveness of statins and blood-pressure medications. Remarkably, some people with obesity actually had better cholesterol and blood pressure levels than those of normal weight. The findings highlight how successful these medications have become at managing cardiovascular risk.

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