 The benefits of losing weight
Most people know that being overweight is bad for you but many have difficulty getting down to their ideal weight.
What are the health benefits of weight loss?
 • Lower your blood pressure and thereby the risk of heart attack and stroke.
• Reduce abnormally high levels of blood glucose which is associated with diabetes.
• Bring blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (associated with cardiovascular disease) down to more desirable levels.
• Reduce sleep apnea, or irregular breathing during sleep.
• Decrease the risk of osteoarthritis of the weight-bearing joints. |
