Weight and Age-Related Disease
There are several diseases and disorders that can be treated effectively
by losing some weight.
Lower Blood Pressure
Moderate weight reduction can lower blood pressure--however, if the weight is regained then blood pressure increases.
Help Your Diabetes
The incidence of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) increases with rising BMI; 94 percent of NIDDM in women ages 30 to 64 was associated with obesity. Among those with NIDDM, weight loss can lower blood sugar levels and reduce or eliminate the need for medications.
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Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Obesity is also associated with a higher mortality from all types of
cancer. Obese men have higher rates of mortality from colon and prostate
cancer while obese women have higher rates of mortality from breast,
endometrial, cervical, ovarian, and gall bladder cancer.
Reduce Your Bad (LDL) Cholesterol
Losing weight will reduce your bad LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein)
and increase your good HDL cholesterol (high density lipoprotein) levels.
An improvement in your cholesterol levels will also reduce your risk
of heart attacks and strokes.
Help Your Arthritis
If you have severe arthritis, particularly if your hips, knees and feet
are affected, reducing your weight will reduce the strain on these injured
joints and you will also experience less pain.
Prevent Gall Bladder Disease
Reducing your weight can help prevent gall bladder disease.
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