This article from Reuters discusses new study results that show carrying a few extra pounds may actually protect you from an early death.

Researchers found that while underweight and extremely obese people die earlier than people of a normal weight, people who are slightly overweight actually live longer than those of a normal weight.

“It’s not surprising that extreme underweight and extreme obesity increase the risk of dying, but it is surprising that carrying a little extra weight may give people a longevity advantage,” researcher David Feeny from the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research said in a statement.

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