Understanding How Nutrition and Being Underweight Affects the Heart: What Does Being Underweight Do to the Heart?
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A study conducted on over 4 million individuals in South Korea revealed that being underweight (BMI < 18.5) was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death, suggesting the importance of maintaining an optimal weight for heart health. This raises the critical question: what does being underweight do to the heart, and how can these serious complications be prevented?
