Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
Being overweight is not harmless – excess fat is the major factor responsible for insulin resistance and resultant type 2 diabetes, and a risk factor for a plethora of conditions including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, high cholesterol, liver disease, gallbladder disease, respiratory problems, arthritis, and infertility.1 Being overweight is thought to be responsible for over 100,000 new cancer cases each year in the U.S. alone, and both overweight and obesity are associated with a greater risk of death from all causes.
Recent findings in the field of obesity research have given us two more reasons to keep one’s weight in check.
1. Excess weight may restrict blood flow to certain areas of the brain, impairing brain function and possibly fueling more overeating.
2. Even just a few extra pounds on someone with a “normal” BMI may increase risk of death from heart disease. Read more...
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