The Health Problems Associated With Obesity - Weight Issues and Fitness
When a person is obese, they are carrying too much weight on their body. When they weigh too much, the risk is greater on them for having health problems. Some of the health problems associated with obesity include diabetes (type 2), heart disease, stroke, cancer, and complications in pregnancy.
Those are just a few of the [...]
April 22nd, 2009 by Health and Fitness Treadmills
What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Conditions like increased blood pressure, elevated insulin levels, excess body fat around the waist or abnormal cholesterol levels are not diagnosed as metabolic syndrome, but they do contribute to the risk of a serious disease. If [...]
March 23rd, 2009 by Health and Fitness Treadmills