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Losing weight is not only good for your physical appearance and your quality of life; there are many internal functions that perform at their best when you are managing your weight correctly.
Side Effects of Being Overweight
There are some nasty side effects that go hand in hand with being overweight.
Increased risk of certain cancers
Excess body fat has been proven to increase cancer in certain parts of the body. In women, these types of cancers can include breast cancer, ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer. In men, common risks include colon cancer, thyroid cancer and pancreatic cancer.
Heart disease and stroke
Being overweight can put a strain on your heart, because it has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body. This can result in high blood pressure which can lead to cardiac disease and increase the possibility of a stroke.
Joint problems
Joints like the lower back and hips carry most of your weight, so these can be negatively affected by excess fat. Osteoarthritis is a common side effect of obesity; this condition causes pain and oftentimes (depending on the severity) immobility.
Increased risk of diabetes
Being overweight can lead to insulin resistance which eventually leads to diabetes. Diabetes can cause all kinds of complications in the body such as nerve damage, limb loss, cardiovascular disease, and many more.
Stomach issues
With the extra pressure on all of your organs, obesity can have major effects on the stomach and the intestines, leading to acid reflux and increased susceptibility to heartburn.
Managing Weight Effectively
The best way to stay healthy is to lead a healthy lifestyle and stay relatively active. A medical weight loss programme will ensure that you get the expert advice you need to get started on a healthy path that ultimately reduces all of these risks.
Get in touch with the health and weight experts at Slender Wonder to get the right programme for you so that you can start living your best life!
