Why You Need to Conquer Your Obesity Problem1
The fact is if you are obese, the odds that your life will be shorter and possibly quite painful is an uncomfortable truth to face. You probably already know, this but did you know that the following diseases are directly linked to obesity?
Cancer
Recent studies suggest that those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) more
than 40 (morbidly obese) had death rates from cancer that were 52
percent higher for men and 62 percent higher for women, as compared to
rates for normal weight men and women.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease causing deterioration of the joint
cartilage.
Heart Disease
Heart disease is any disorder that
affects the heart's ability to function normally.
High Cholesterol
Lipid disorders are when you have excess fatty substances in your blood.
Gallbladder Disease
Gallbladder disease includes inflammation, infection, stones or obstruction of the gallbladder.
Diabetes
Diabetes is a life-long disease marked by high levels of sugar in the blood.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by episodes of stopped breathing during sleep.
Stroke
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel (artery) that supplies blood to the brain bursts or is blocked by a blood clot.
1Obesity Cancer Coalition. "Obesity-Related Conditions From A-Z." <http://www.obesityaction.org/resources/oacnews/oacnews2/obesityrelatediseases.php>
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