Fat's surprising role in aging and longevity

Fat's surprising role in aging and longevity

Ground Picture // Shutterstock Fat’s surprising role in aging and longevity We tend to think of fat as nothing more than extra baggage, something that slows us down, makes our jeans fit tighter and, if we’re being honest, messes with our confidence in the gym and bedroom. At most, we acknowledge that extra weight contributes to heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues, but we take comfort in our plans to lose it ‘someday.’ The problem is…