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Very interesting that the 25-29 BMI range fared better than the 20-24 BMI range in almost every category.

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Having worked with a lot of sick old people over the years I’ve always anecdotally felt that those in their 70s and 80s who had a little extra weight are significantly stronger than those who are a leaner. They tend to bounce back a bit better from a lot of illnesses requiring hospitalization.

Almost like if you can make it through middle age/early senior years without that bit of extra weight causing issues it makes you a little sturdier.