"Is obesity linked to aging?": adipose tissue and the role of telomeres.

"Is obesity linked to aging?": adipose tissue... [Ageing Res Rev. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI: Obesity is a condition in which excess or abnormal fat accumulation may present with adverse effects on health and decreased life expectancy. Increased body weight and adipose tissue accumulation amplifies the risk of developing various age-related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory diseases and certain types of cancer.