Do you know the cost of Obesity - read through some of the health conditions affected by being overweight which is having a BMI of 25 or over. These risk can be drastically reduced by weight loss of as little as 5-10%. Start exercising today and seriously consider changes to your diet. If you decide to approach this more rapidly see your physician and be monitored as you progress, especially if you add medication to the treatment.
Overweight and obesity are known
risk factors for:
- diabetes
- coronary heart disease
- high blood cholesterol
- stroke
- hypertension
- gallbladder disease
- osteoarthritis (degeneration of
cartilage and bone of joints)
- sleep apnea and other breathing
problems
- some forms of cancer (breast,
colorectal, endometrial, and
kidney)
Obesity is also associated
with:
- complications of pregnancy
- menstrual irregularities
- hirsutism (presence of excess body
and facial hair)
- stress incontinence (urine leakage
caused by weak pelvic floor
muscles)
- psychological disorders, such as
depression
- increased surgical risk
- increased mortality
Posted on
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
by brandoncharles@me.com