Obesity is a term that means you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It makes you more likely to have conditions including: Heart disease and stroke High blood pressure Diabetes Some cancers Gallbladder disease and gallstones Osteoarthritis Gout Breathing problems, such as sleep apnea (when a person stops breathing for short episodes during sleep) and asthma Not everyone who is obese has these problems. The risk rises if you have a family history of one of those conditions. Also, where your weight is may matter. If it's mostly around your stomach (the "apple" shape), that may be riskier than if you have a "pear" shape, meaning that your extra weight is mostly around your hips and buttocks. Here's a closer look at seven conditions that are linked to being obese or overweight. 1. Heart Disease and Stroke Extra weight makes you more likely to have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Both of those conditions make heart disease or str...
11 Simple Health Habits Worth Adopting Into Your Life 1. Use Stairs and Furniture as Makeshift Gym Equipment Take them every chance you get if you have stairs at your home or office. However, don't stop there. Walk up and down the stairs repeatedly for a strong cardio workout. Start with a limited number of repetitions and then, as you feel stronger, increase them. 2. Drink 1 Extra Glass of Water a Day It's nothing new that drinking more water has health advantages. It helps keep your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, protects your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues and gets rid of wastes through urination, sweat and bowel movements. Since 50 to 75 percent of your weight is water, it is imperative to drink some plain old H2O to keep your body working the best it can and to remain hydrated. To help your intake, you can add flavour to your water if plain water is not your favourite. 3. Replace Diet Soda with Carbonated Water The brain reacts to artificial ...