Learn About The Health Risks Associated With Obesity
by Daniel Harris consultantagencyThere are no two ways that
obesity is widespread. The last couple of decades saw the prevalence of
childhood obesity to have more than doubled among children aged 2-5 years old,
nearly tripled among youth aged 6-11 years old, and more than tripled among adolescents
aged 12-19 years old. The most common cause is the sedentary lifestyles of most
people that involve zilch physical activity and more binge eating.
What
people don’t realize is that obesity is a health hazard since it is closely
associated with several medical conditions mentioned below. As per doctors,
more obese an individual, more likely the person is to have health problems.
Weigh yourself regularly. Major risk factors include family history of certain
chronic diseases like diabetes or heart disease and pre-existing medical
conditions like high blood pressure (HBP), high blood sugar levels, high (LDL
“bad”) cholesterol, etc.
Outlining the various health risks
associated with being obese or overweight:
If
your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher, it means you are obese. You are at
an increased risk of developing conditions like
1.
heart
disease (the leading cause of death across the globe, major risk factors
include high blood pressure and high cholesterol)
2.
stroke
3.
diabetes
4.
cancers
(colon, breast, kidney)
5.
gallbladder
disease
6.
osteoarthritis
(mainly affects the knee, hip, or back)
7.
gout
(affects joints)
8.
sleep apnoea
(a breathing condition that’s closely connected to being overweight)
Not
every individual is at a risk for developing these conditions, the risk is
higher if there is a family history of one of these problems.
It’s
true there are treatments for a full range of adults
health care New York City that occur in individuals throughout their
lifetime including hypertension, diabetes, HIV, asthma, obesity, Hep C, etc.
but prevention is always better than cure as the common adage goes. When taking
some measures can help prevent health conditions from developing in the first
place, why think about the ways to deal with it (treatments) after it has happened.
It’s cost-effective too.
Here
are some tips to keep your weight in a healthy range, these tips also apply for
those that are already overweight or obese:
Diet- A few tweaks in your eating habits can help you lose weight and prevent
obesity. These include making sure to eat 5-7 servings of fresh fruits and
vegetables every day, steering clear of processed foods, reducing sugar intake,
cutting down on artificial sweeteners (a small amount of honey is a good
alternative), avoiding foods high in saturated fat, cooking at home, and
considering a plant-based diet (fruit and vegetables should be an integral part
of all your meals).
Exercise- Experts recommend you should have 150 minutes of
physical activity every week, which amounts to 30 minutes of activity per day,
five days a week. Opt for moderate-intensity aerobic physical activities such
as brisk walking, dancing, gardening, etc. If you have heart disease, it’s best
to consult with your doctor before embarking on an exercise regimen.
Sleep- The importance of sleep in overall well-being cannot be emphasized
enough. It plays an equally important role in preventing obesity. According to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults should aim for seven or
more hours of sleep every day and even more number of hours for younger people.
As per studies, staying up till very late in the night is closely connected to
weight gain over time.
Manage Stress- Stress has become a part and parcel of our lives,
there’s no running away from it, which can take its toll on both your emotional
and physical well-being. Stress leads to weight gain. This can be attributed to
the poor dietary choices that one makes when one is stressed. There are so many
ways to manage stress from going for a daily walk, listening to soothing music,
engaging in regular yoga to meditating, spending time with loved ones or doing
whatever else relaxes you and causes you to be happy.
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