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

Blaenau Gwent is the birthplace of the NHS and its founder Aneurin Bevan, but 67% of adults in the area are now overweight, leaving locals with a new health battle.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Raising his recommendation to overweight from equal-weight, analyst Andrei Stadnik reminds clients that commodities represent 20% of Macquarie’s group revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Soraya and Khala Jamila drifted toward an overweight woman frying spinach holani.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini