Being Overweight or Obese Increases Your Risk of Heart Attack.

obesity-femaleIt increases your risk of developing high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes— each of which also increases your chance of having a heart attack.

If you are overweight, even a small weight loss-just 10 percent of your current weight, will help to lower your risk of developing many diseases and will often improve the overall quality of your life.

PREMATURE DEATH: It has been estimated that Tens of thousands of deaths per year may be attributable to obesity. Even moderate weight excess (5 to 10 Kilograms for a person of average height) increases the risk of death, particularly among adults aged 30 to 64 years.

Individuals who are obese (BMI > 29-30)* have a 50 to 100% increased risk of premature death from all causes, compared to individuals with a healthy weight

HEART DISEASE: The incidence of heart disease (heart attack, congestive heart failure, sudden cardiac death, angina or chest pain, and abnormal heart rhythm) is increased in persons who are overweight or obese.

High blood pressure is twice as common in adults who are obese than in those who are at a healthy weight. Obesity is associated with elevated triglycerides (blood fat) and decreased HDL cholesterol (“good cholesterol”)

DIABETES: A weight gain of 5 to 10 Kilograms increases a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes to twice that of individuals who have not gained weight. Over 80% of people with diabetes are overweight or obese.

CANCER: Overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk for some types of cancer including endometrial (cancer of the lining of the uterus), colon, gall bladder, prostate, kidney, and postmenopausal breast cancer.

Women gaining more than 10 Kilograms from age 18 to midlife double their risk of postmenopausal breast cancer, compared to women whose weight remains stable.

BREATHING PROBLEMS: Sleep Apnea (interrupted breathing while sleeping) is more common in obese persons. Obesity is associated with a higher prevalence of Asthma.

ARTHRITIS: For every 1-kilogram increase in weight, the risk of developing arthritis is increased by 9 to 13%. Symptoms of Arthritis can improve with weight loss.

REPRODUCTIVE COMPLICATIONS: Complications of pregnancy. Obesity during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of death in both the baby and the mother and increases the risk of maternal high blood pressure by 10 times.

In addition to many other complications, women who are obese during pregnancy are more likely to have gestational diabetes and problems with labor and delivery.

Infants born to women who are obese during pregnancy are more likely to be high birth weight and, therefore, may face a higher rate of Cesarean section delivery and low blood sugar (which can be associated with brain damage and seizures).

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of birth defects, particularly neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

Obesity in pre menopausal women is associated with irregular menstrual cycles and infertility.

ADDITIONAL HEALTH CONSEQUENCES: Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risks of gall bladder disease, incontinence, increased surgical risk, and depression. Obesity can affect the quality of life through limited mobility and decreased physical endurance as well as through social, academic, and job discrimination.

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: Risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, occur with increased frequency in overweight children and adolescents compared to those with a healthy weight.

Type 2 diabetes, previously considered an adult disease, has increased dramatically in children and adolescents. Overweight and obesity are closely linked to type 2 diabetes.

Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults. This increases to 80% if one or more parent is overweight or obese.

The most immediate consequence of overweight, as perceived by children themselves, is social discrimination.

Exercise Plays an Important Role in Maintaining Health

Exercise Plays an Important Role in Maintaining HealthExercise increases circulation and helps remove the toxins and impurities that have accumulated in the physiology

These deposits are a major factor in the breakdown of the resistance of the body. Exercise is a key procedure for helping the body’s natural internal cleansing processes.

Exercise Instructions for all body types

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There are many things you can do to prevent heart disease and / or just stay healthy:


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