Having a Stable Body Weight Can Lead to a Longer Life

The key to living longer could be keeping your weight stable, recent studies show.

According to Kathleen Cullum, DNP, a board certified registered nurse practitioner, affiliated with Mercy Personal Physicians at Hunt Valley, several studies show that if you don't lose too much weight and don't gain too much, it may help you live into your 90's or longer.

But Cullum said consistency is important.

"Often, we focus on, 'Don't gain weight, don't gain weight,' but it's also the same, especially as we age, that you want to make sure that you maintain a healthy weight, healthy lifestyle, eating healthy foods, exercising," Cullum said.

Cullum shared a story about a patient who is approaching 90 and does little things to keep her weight stable, like parking far away at the grocery store and walking. She said you can even "house walk" or get some exercise at home by just going up and down the stairs.

View Mercy family nurse practitioner Kathleen Cullum's interview regarding how maintaining a stable weight may be key to longevity.