Does your metabolism really slow down with age?

Ageing affects your metabolism, but lifestyle choices, like diet and exercise, also have a significant impact. — dpa

Many of us attribute gradual weight gain in middle age and beyond to a slow metabolism, but to what extent is this assumption true?

In a world flooded with health advice and ever-changing diet trends, we consulted British consultant bariatric surgeon Dr Matyas Fehervari, who works extensively with metabolic issues, to cut through all the noise.