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OBESITY and HEART DISEASE

Obesity is also a cause of heart disease. Excess body weight can lead to a number of lifestyle diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, too much of bad cholesterol, clogged arteries. It also causes problems like low energy, body pain, mood swings etc.

High blood sugar levels (uncontrolled diabetes), high blood pressure, high level of bad cholesterol and low levels of good cholesterol can be cause of heart related diseases other than clogged arteries.

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People need to monitor their body weight often and take measures to stay within healthy body weight levels.

The BMI (Body Mass Index)

  • BMI is less than 18.5, it indicates one is in the underweight range.
  • BMI is 18.5 to 24.9, it indicates one is in the normal or Healthy Weight range.
  • BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, it indicates one is in the the overweight range.
  • BMI is 30.0 or higher; it indicates one is in the obese range.

One can check the weight in a human body weighing machine and then also measure the height. Online free BMI calculators are available in combinations of Feet, Centimeter, Inches and Kilogram, Pounds etc. Google to find a free BMI calculator and know your BMI. If it is in the obese or Overweight, Underweight ranges work to bring it to normal range.

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Do consider your fitness level, body type, age and select your work out level and frequency. Balanced diet and calorie intake as per your requirement and weight is important. Do consult with trained fitness experts, yoga teachers, dietitians and doctors if you find your BMI is on the upper range of overweight or obese.

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People who are obese and have diabetes, blood pressure, low levels of good cholesterol and high bad cholesterol, pain in legs with little activity need to visit cardiologists for cardiac check up 1-2 times a year to know the condition of their heart. Do consult specialist doctors for diabetes, blood pressure and other health ailments. Along with medicines do make lifestyle changes to keep diabetes, blood pressure and body weight in control.

Live long and live healthy.

 

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Few Early Signs of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition where the there is loss of bone, the bones become porous, spongy and weak. Such bones are susceptible to fractures, injuries. There may be regular body pain and loss of height and weight. This is a progressive disease. It may make posture stooped and limit movement. 

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 Osteoporosis progresses silently and very difficult to detect till some major symptoms or physical condition is visible. 

Balanced diet, regular exercises, healthy lifestyle can help us in decreasing chances of getting Osteoporosis. Regular medical checks and also keeping an eye on the common symptoms can help us a lot.

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Some Common Symptoms of Progressing Osteoporosis

  • Regular pain in the joints, muscle pain or both
  • Sudden loss of height
  • Receding gums, decaying teeth
  • Decrease in grip strength and reduced ability to grip
  • Brittle finger nails. Nails break easily
  • Problem with movement and balance
  • Bones fractured with little injury. Easily getting injured

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Eat healthy, regularly workout, lead and healthy lifestyle and reduce chances of the disease. Early diagnosis of progressing osteoporosis can help a lot in leading a normal day to day life and avoiding the negative impact of the disease to a great extent.  

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