overweight

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The research followed 656 adults between the ages of 55 and 75 who were overweight or obese and had metabolic syndrome -- a set of risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

He maintains an overweight and a price target of TWD 2400.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

MS downgrades PLS to equal-weight, from overweight, with the stock above its revised price target of A$5.25/share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

None were super fit and had at least one heart risk factor, such as high blood pressure or being overweight.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Dude, you're such a geek. And that's coming from an overweight Star Trek fan who scored a 5 on the AP Calculus test. So you know your condition is grave.”

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green