{"id":2194,"date":"2018-02-25T01:56:17","date_gmt":"2018-02-25T06:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumerhealthdigest.com\/blog\/\/?p=2194"},"modified":"2019-08-02T08:21:44","modified_gmt":"2019-08-02T13:21:44","slug":"4-ways-obesity-affects-the-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumerhealthdigest.com\/blog\/4-ways-obesity-affects-the-body.html","title":{"rendered":"How Being Overweight Affects Your Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Obesity has a negative effect on your body in many ways. From making it harder to get around, to not allowing you a full night’s sleep, being obese makes life a challenge. Unfortunately, it is also linked to some very serious health conditions<\/a> such as the following.<\/p>\n

Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n

Many people suffer from sleep apnea<\/a> without even realizing it. Their spouse may be awakened by the snoring, or the sudden choking noise as they awaken. The person suffering often does not realize they are waking up multiple times each night, being jerked out of sleep due to the fact that they have temporarily stopped breathing.<\/p>\n

The feeling of daytime sleepiness that is common for people suffering from sleep apnea is only part of the story. Individuals suffering from sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, and a greater risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke, than the general population.<\/p>\n

High Blood Pressure<\/h2>\n

Individuals who are obese are six times as likely as their leaner counterparts to develop high blood pressure. Along with elevated high blood pressure comes an increased risk of developing heart disease and suffering from a stroke. Places like Chicago Weight Loss<\/a> Clinic can assist you with losing weight and by extension relieving blood pressure issues.<\/p>\n

Diabetes<\/h2>\n

The rate of diabetes is rising at an alarming speed, and that is, in part, due to the increasing rate of obesity. Ninety percent of individuals with Type 2 Diabetes are overweight or obese. In addition to leading to death, diabetes can also cause congestive heart failure, kidney disease, stroke, and blindness. Diabetes is currently the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.<\/p>\n

Cancer<\/h2>\n

Many people are surprised to learn of the link between obesity and cancer<\/a>. Experts believe that weight may be second only to cigarette smoking in causing cancer. Individuals who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of cancer of the esophagus, rectum, colon, pancreas, kidney, gallbladder, and liver. Men with a high BMI have an increased risk of stomach and prostate cancer, and women with a high BMI have a higher risk of uterine, cervical, and ovarian, and breast cancer.<\/p>\n

Losing weight is a challenge that many people struggle with, but the benefits are clear. If you have tried to lose weight unsuccessfully in the past, maybe it is time to change your approach. Many people are able to lose weight by seeking professional help. Medical supervision, behavior training, nutritional counseling, appetite suppressants, and medically supervised diets are only some of the options available through a professional weight loss center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Obesity has a negative effect on your body in many ways. From making it harder to get around, to not allowing you a full night’s sleep, being obese makes life a challenge. Unfortunately, it is also linked to some very serious health conditions such as the following. Sleep Apnea Many people suffer from sleep apnea … <\/p>\n

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