But they don't give a number or percentage or BMI so I can't tell if the extra weight I'm currently carrying around is an advantage or not. Ask your doctor what those fat cells are telling your brain.
http://brainblogger.com/2015/05/31/flab-is-fine-the-advantages-of-being-overweight/
Yes, you read right. Flab is not always bad. Scientists have discovered that being a little overweight comes with quite a few benefits.
According to several studies, the much-maligned fat cells, the ones that many people jog, sprint, swim, and walk to melt away, boost our energy levels. These fat cells crosstalk with the brain, as was discovered in experiments on laboratory mice. Scientists also indicate that the presence of an optimum number of fat cells in the body enhances longevity and keeps away several age-related symptoms and disorders.
More at link with references.
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