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- UCL researchers found that losing 5% body weight in mid-life yields heart health similar to lifelong healthy-weight adults.
- The study used data from over 6,000 UK participants born in 1958.
- Overweight participants who lost weight showed cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation similar to healthy-weight peers at age 62.
- Co-author Laura Gimeno said the findings support expanding access to effective weight-loss support, including medications.