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

The bank has been overweight on lithium since December 2024 because it expected demand to surprise positively.

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

However, while the survey indicates the largest bearish tilt since last June, investors are still overweight stocks, aren’t moving into cash and don’t see recession on the horizon.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

At the time Barack took office, nearly a third of American children were overweight or obese.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama