How does obesity affect aging?

Obesity ages us to a great degree only if we have one of its side effects: disordered lipid levels, diabetes, sleep apnea (disordered breathing during sleep), arthritis, and the two most common, altered self-image and high blood pressure. Each of these side effects produces an aging effect that can be much greater than the benefit of weight loss if you don't have any of these side effects. Thus, obesity itself is not a great ager unless it comes with the side effects (unfortunately over 80 percent of people with a Body Mass Index of over 35 have at least one significant side effect).

But if you suffer the side effects, losing the extra weight is a great way to give your RealAge (physiologic age) Makeover a boost. Let's look at what the benefits would be: Reducing blood pressure: up to twenty-five years younger Reducing the risk of arthritis: up to six years younger Reducing lipids to a normal level: up to six years younger Reducing the risk of diabetes: half a year younger for each year Reducing the risk of sleep apnea: three to nine years younger Increasing physical activity: three to nine years younger Avoiding negative body image: up to thirty-two years younger.

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