The study, which was published in the journal Nature, was conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom…CONTINUE READING ...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The researchers analyzed data from over 100,000 people and found that those who were obese were more likely to develop heart disease, even if they had no other risk factors for the disease.
The study found that the risk of heart disease increased with the amount of excess weight a person carried. For example, people who were 10% to 20% above their ideal body weight had a 23% higher risk of heart disease than those who were at a healthy weight. And people who were 30% or more above their ideal body weight had a 62% higher risk of heart disease.
The researchers believe that the link between obesity and heart disease is due to a number of factors, including:
1. Increased inflammation: Obesity is associated with chronic inflammation, which can damage the arteries and lead to heart disease.
2. Increased insulin resistance: Obesity can lead to insulin resistance, which is a condition where the body does not properly use insulin.
Insulin is a hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy. When the body is insulin resistant, glucose builds up in the blood, which can damage the arteries and lead to heart disease.
3. High blood pressure: Obesity is a major risk factor for high blood pressure. High blood pressure can damage the arteries and lead to heart disease.
4. High cholesterol: Obesity is associated with high levels of cholesterol, which can also damage the arteries and lead to heart disease.
The study’s findings highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy weight to reduce the risk of heart disease. If you are overweight or obese, talk to your doctor about ways to lose weight safely and effectively.
In addition to losing weight, there are other things you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease, such as:
a. Eating a healthy diet
b. Exercising regularly
c. Not smoking
d. Managing stress
e. Controlling your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels…CONTINUE READING
