Empowering overweight and plus size women to be more confident in handling their careers, relationships, and personal lives is a great start however, that’s not an excuse to be lax about their overall health and wellness. Studies linking obesity and many weight related diseases have been the subjects of a lot of research for many years. Here are the latest finds in the field of medicine and health showing a deadly connection between obesity and a shorter, unhealthier life span particularly in women:
1. A new study paid for by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the Boston Obesity Nutrition Research Center published online in September 2009 says that overweight middle-aged women may not be able to reach their golden years in good health by 80% due to changes in health conditions largely attributable to excess weight and obesity.
2. The most common reported cases of morbidity were cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Breast cancer, specifically, has been shown to have an increased occurrence in women with increased insulin levels caused by obesity.
3. Other unhealthy conditions brought about by the obesity epidemic that contributes to an unpleasant quality of life include sleep breathing disorders, back and joint problems, stroke, and even a weaker immune system.
4. An analysis in the Journal of the American Medical Association found out that women who were obese and overweight is twice more likely to give birth to a child with spinal bifida, neural tube defects, heart problems, cleft lip/ palate and hydrocephaly.
If you fall into this the plus size category, you might want to consult a physician. Ask them to assess your condition and for ways on how to decrease your unhealthy weight. You could also ask the help of a nutritionist to give you a list or menu of the foods that you should be eating and avoiding. Search the Internet for the latest information on how to lose weight the right way. Or better yet, join the local gym class to keep your muscles and cells active and see your waistline reduce in the process.
Don’t be part of the statistics of unhealthy people. While it is true that obesity has become a worldwide epidemic, the good news is that it is not unstoppable. You can start living healthier today.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090930/ap_on_he_me/eu_med_fat_reduced_life
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