Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI A healthy weight and BMI range for adults over age 65 may mean carrying a few extra pounds. According to the National Institutes of Health, a body ...

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Even healthy older adults may not want to see the number on the scale go down, according to a new study. Experts share why weight loss may put people over age 65 at risk.