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How Obesity Can Affect Your Heart - HDFC Life

November 04, 2016
 

Obesity is a condition in which there is an excessive accumulation of fat in the body. If you have a BMI of 30 or higher, you are obese. Obesity has been linked to a number of health problems such as cancer, arthritis, stroke etc. However, obesity is leading cause of heart ailments throughout the world. If you are obese, your heart is at the greatest risk.

How is Obesity Linked To Your Heart Health?nbsp;don't have high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes, you still have a high risk of developing heart disease due to the excessive fat constitution of your body.

How To Lower Your Risk Of Heart Disease And Heart Attacks?

Lose weight

When you have excess body weight, your heart has to pump harder and faster even while doing routine activities. This puts your heart under excessive strain. To lower your risk of heart disease and other illnesses, you must lose excess weight as soon as possible. The longer you carry the excess weight, the greater will be the negative impact on your body.

Change your lifestyle

Changing your lifestyle is the most effective way to improve your heart health. Eat healthy foods, limit your calories and be more physically active.

Take up heart care insurance

If you are obese and have a high risk of heart disease, it's advisable to opt for a heart or cardiac care insurance.

How Obesity Can Affect Your Heart
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