"Ask Mount Sinai - Managing Weight as You Age" - Sheila Dougherty
Though managing weight is a year-round business, holidays celebrated with rich food – followed by the evergreen New Year’s resolution to lose weight – puts the topic in the spotlight. The passing of another year also reminds us we’re not getting any younger and weight management is crucial as we age. “As we get older, past our 20s, our metabolism does slow down,” said Reshmi Srinath, MD, director of the weight and metabolism management program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “So while it’s ideal to maintain your weight, it’s possible you may also gain a few pounds without changing your diet or activity level due to this decline in metabolism.” She added, “Exercise is one thing that will increase your metabolism, burn calories and increase endorphins. I recommend at least 30 minutes daily of something even if it’s just walking.”
— Reshmi Srinath, MD, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Director, Weight and Metabolism Management Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai