Obesity and lifespan, a complex tango
Alberto Díaz‐Ruiz, Nathan L. Price, Luigi Ferrucci, Rafael de Cabo
Abstract
Obesity and aging share comorbidities, phenotypes, and deleterious effects on health that are associated with chronic diseases. However, distinct features set them apart, with underlying biology that should be explored and exploited, especially given the demographic shifts and the obesity epidemic that the world is facing.
Topics & Concepts
ObesityPhenotypeMedicineGerontologyBiologyBioinformaticsGeneticsInternal medicineGeneDietary Effects on HealthAdipose Tissue and MetabolismDiet and metabolism studies