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Is Subcutaneous Fat Associated with Longevity? Understanding the Health-Protective Role

In a study of older adults, researchers found that increased abdominal subcutaneous fat was associated with a significantly lower mortality risk in women. The key to understanding the relationship between fat and a longer, healthier life lies in the type and location of the fat—specifically how **subcutaneous fat associated with longevity** differs from harmful visceral fat. Rather than simply a measure of excess weight, the distribution of adipose tissue throughout the body is a critical determinant of metabolic health and overall lifespan.

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What happens to adipose tissue as you age? Understanding the changes in body fat

According to a 2021 study published in *Science*, a person's metabolism remains relatively stable between ages 20 and 60, but after 60, it declines by about 0.7% per year. This metabolic slowdown is directly linked to profound changes in adipose tissue as you age, moving beyond simple weight gain to complex shifts in function, distribution, and overall health implications.

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What organs grow with age?

While it is a common belief that all human growth stops after early adulthood, the process of aging actually involves continuous changes in the size of certain body parts. Understanding what organs grow with age provides a more complete picture of human development and challenges the myth that the body is in perpetual decline.

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At what age does adipose tissue decrease and why?

Body composition changes significantly throughout a person's lifespan, and the fate of adipose tissue is more complex than a simple linear decline. Many studies indicate that total body fat often peaks in midlife before the amount of adipose tissue starts to undergo a noticeable shift.

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Does a woman's body still produce estrogen after menopause?

After menopause, a woman's ovaries cease their primary production of reproductive hormones, leading to a significant decline in estrogen levels. However, this doesn't mean estrogen production stops completely; the body has a back-up plan. The question of whether a woman's body still produces estrogen after menopause has a nuanced answer involving other organs and tissues.

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Why is my belly getting bigger as I age?: Exploring the biological and genetic factors

According to recent research published in *Science*, aging triggers a new type of stem cell that rapidly produces fat cells, explaining **why is my belly getting bigger as I age?** This process highlights how cellular biology and genetics are at the core of age-related changes, often surprising us even with consistent lifestyle habits.

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