• It impacts a woman's risk for diabetes, prediabetes, and abnormal lipid profile , regardless of whether or not she is obese," said Hippolyte. (medscape.com)
  • Previous studies have shown that being obese can raise people's risk of heart disease by increasing blood pressure and cholesterol. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The disease risk among women who were overweight but not obese at age 18 was only somewhat increased. (newswise.com)
  • The association between asthma and obesity is unclear, but research shows that asthma symptoms improve in obese people who lose weight. (mydr.com.au)
  • After menopause, obese women are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women with a body mass index (BMI) in the healthy range. (mydr.com.au)
  • Out of 18 that assessed the relation between infant size and subsequent obesity, those who had been obese had a relative risk for subsequent obesity of between 1.35 and 9.38. (nutraingredients-usa.com)
  • Childhood obesity is a serious concern, with more than 18 percent of American 4-year-olds considered obese. (si.edu)
  • However, the scientists did identify two risk factors that made marmoset obesity at one year somewhat more likely: an obese mother and access to high-fat food. (si.edu)
  • A better understanding of obesity in marmosets, therefore, can help scientists identify risk factors, like a high-fat diet or an obese mother, and potential indicator measurements, like hormone levels or percentage of body fat, that could help identify a vulnerability to obesity in humans earlier. (si.edu)
  • After adjusting for an array of sociodemographic factors, obesity (particularly morbid obesity) was an independent risk factor for worse MSP after MVC (eg, RR 1.41 [95% CI 1.11, 1.80] for moderate or severe MSP 6 months after MVC among morbidly obese vs normal weight MVC survivors). (lww.com)
  • eg, 41% vs 16% increased risk of moderate or severe MSP at 6 months among obese individuals with and without the risk allele. (lww.com)
  • Further studies are needed to elucidate mechanisms underlying chronic pain development in obese trauma survivors and to develop interventions that will reduce chronic pain severity among this common, at-risk group. (lww.com)
  • Based on these findings, should overweight and obese people concerned about their chronic disease risk start popping fish oil supplements or eat more fatty fish? (scienceblog.com)
  • Having extra fat in your body after menopause increases","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of breast cancer when you are menopausal by 30 percent. (dummies.com)
  • r\n\r\nIn short, the increased risk of postmenopausal breast cancer is thought to be due to increased levels of estrogen in obese women. (dummies.com)
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  • The risk of cardiovascular death was 2.75 times higher and the risk of death from all causes was 2.08 times higher in normal weight obese people as compared with those with a normal BMI and normal waist-to-hip ratio. (express.co.uk)
  • Just a modest weight loss of 5-10% in obese individuals can sharply reduce diabetes risk by restoring insulin sensitivity and beta cell function. (sdgln.com)
  • According to BBC News, obese or overweight women are highly susceptible to bear overweight babies and also render the body at a high risk of several health problems. (health.am)
  • In a severe motor vehicle crash, a moderately obese driver faces a 21 percent increased risk of death, while the morbidly obese face a 56 percent increased risk of not surviving, according to a study posted online ahead of print in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. (health.am)
  • The rate of obesity is continuing to rise, so is it imperative that car designs are modified to protect the obese population, and that crash tests are done using a full range of dummy sizes," Jehle states. (health.am)
  • Being obese leads to lots of other health problems and this article is about these health risks of obesity . (fitnesstipsforlife.com)
  • We found small changes in the inflammatory gene RIPK1 in the obese people, and these variations caused an increased amount of the gene being present in their fat tissue, increasing their risk of being obese," Dr. Karunakaran said. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • By finding an increased amount of inflammation in obese people, we can confidently say that obesity increases inflammation. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • An Aberdeen cohort showed that offspring of obese mothers were more likely to die prematurely, and were at increased risk of hospital admission due to a cardiovascular event. (endocrinology.org)
  • The higher levels of lead in the blood the higher the risk the child faced of being overweight or obese. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Women with high blood lead levels and high levels of folic acid in their blood had a lower risk of having an obese or overweight child, despite the risk seen with high levels of lead. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Obese people suffer increased risk for complications from infections because obesity leads to an overactive immune system called inflammation (Adv Nutr. (drmirkin.com)
  • Children born to women who take a commonly used diabetes medication during pregnancy may have an increased risk of being overweight or obese, according to new data from two Norwegian studies. (medscape.com)
  • The results showed that educational interventions expand the risk perception of surgery, but independently of the perceived risk of the different comorbidities of obese patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • The term 'overweight' rather than 'obese' is often used when discussing childhood obesity, as it is less stigmatizing, although the term 'overweight' can also refer to a different BMI category. (wikipedia.org)
  • A large population based study showed that adolescents who were overweight or obese had a 2.2 times risk of sudden death and a 3.5 times increased risk for death from coronary heart disease or stroke in adulthood as compared to normal BMI peers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Objective: To determine the extent musculoskeletal (MS) pain in the low back and knee (weight-bearing (WB) joints), shoulder and wrist (non-weight bearing joints), and exercise self-efficacy mediates associations between overweight and obesity levels based on BMI (4 levels: overweight, obese class I, II, or III), physical function, emotional role, social interference, and physical activity (PA) levels. (cdc.gov)
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes , but this risk is heightened significantly in the presence of obesity , according to new research. (medscape.com)
  • In a population-based cohort study that included more than 1.2 million hospital live births, PCOS was associated with a 5% increase in risk for gestational diabetes. (medscape.com)
  • Previous research has shown that PCOS is a risk factor for gestational diabetes independent of obesity, while other research has shown that obesity has an important effect on this risk. (medscape.com)
  • For the current study, the researchers used causal mediation analysis to elucidate more clearly the effect of obesity on the development of gestational diabetes among patients with PCOS. (medscape.com)
  • Cite this: Obesity Boosts Gestational Diabetes Risk in Women With PCOS - Medscape - Oct 20, 2023. (medscape.com)
  • Women with a waist size greater than 35 inches (89 centimeters) and men with a waist size greater than 40 inches (102 centimeters) have an increased risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Chinese Americans are disproportionately affected by modifiable cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as diabetes and high blood pressure (4,5). (cdc.gov)
  • Obesity can set kids up for a lifelong struggle with weight and health complications that can accompany it, including diabetes and heart disease. (eurekalert.org)
  • Obesity per se is associated with an increased risk of developing both type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease (CAD), say US researchers in a large-scale meta-analysis combining genetic and epidemiological data, thus underlining the importance of weight loss. (medscape.com)
  • In an accompanying editorial, Kaitlin H. Wade, PhD, and George Davey Smith, MD, DSc, from the University of Bristol, UK, say that the authors present "compelling evidence" that obesity itself is associated with both the risk of type 2 diabetes and CAD. (medscape.com)
  • They conducted a systematic search of the MEDLINE and Scopus databases to identify studies that assessed the association between measures of obesity and the incidence of type 2 diabetes, CAD, and stroke, and reported odds ratios. (medscape.com)
  • There is need to move fast, as already moderate overweight before the start of puberty is associated with significantly increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in midlife. (nih.gov)
  • besity-associated inflammation worsens 'bad cholesterol' and makes it function abnormally, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and certain cancers, according to a new study. (newkerala.com)
  • Obesity is a public health problem worldwide that affects a large section and often involves hyperlipidemia (high concentrations of fats/lipids in the blood), diabetes, hypertension, chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, which increase susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases (CVD). (newkerala.com)
  • Obesity and diabetes are increasing in the United States. (nih.gov)
  • To estimate the prevalence of obesity and diabetes among US adults in 2001. (nih.gov)
  • Increases in obesity and diabetes among US adults continue in both sexes, all ages, all races, all educational levels, and all smoking levels. (nih.gov)
  • A 5-year partnership between University of California San Diego and Janssen Pharmaceuticals will seek new treatments for metabolic diseases including obesity, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, chronic kidney disease, and metabolic liver disease. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The results showed that family-related risk factors such as parents' obesity or diabetes were associated with altered insulin signalling in the subject's brain as well as reduced function of the opioid and cannabioid systems. (utu.fi)
  • a) Family-related risk factors (parents' obesity and diabetes) were associated with altered insulin signalling in the subject's widespread brain regions. (utu.fi)
  • So due to both gene transcription control interruptions and epigenetic developments, the offspring were mutated to have a predisposition toward obesity , diabetes and cardiovascular issues. (naturalnews.com)
  • Considering our toxic environment, doesn't this at least partly explain the current early childhood epidemic of obesity and diabetes along with autoimmune diseases flourishing among children as never before? (naturalnews.com)
  • A study recently published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal, based on more than 6.9 million people living in England and including data from more than 20,000 Covid patients who were hospitalised or died last year, also established that the risk of worse outcomes from the disease start increasing in people with a BMI over 23kg/m2, which is considered to be in the healthy range. (indiatimes.com)
  • Using a Fitbit device to track and increase daily step counts can lower a person's risk for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and sleep apnea, according to a study published online in Nature Medicine . (healthline.com)
  • Generally, the risk for conditions went down as a person's step count went up, except for hypertension and diabetes. (healthline.com)
  • Hypertension and diabetes risk did not continue to decline once participants were taking about 8,000 to 9,000 steps per day. (healthline.com)
  • The number of steps you do daily can help reduce your overall risk for hypertension and diabetes. (healthline.com)
  • A study of Yup'ik Eskimos in Alaska, who on average consume 20 times more omega-3 fats from fish than people in the lower 48 states, suggests that a high intake of these fats helps prevent obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. (scienceblog.com)
  • Elevated levels of triglycerides and CRP increase the risk of heart disease and, possibly, diabetes. (scienceblog.com)
  • While Yup'ik Eskimos have overweight/obesity levels similar to those in the U.S. overall, their prevalence of type 2 diabetes is significantly lower - 3.3 percent versus 7.7 percent. (scienceblog.com)
  • If the results of such a trial were positive, it would strongly suggest that omega-3 fats could help prevent obesity-related diseases such as heart disease and diabetes," she said. (scienceblog.com)
  • Some body fats are harmless but this type, which is called visceral fat and sits near most of the major organs, dramatically increases the risk of a host of major health problems including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers and Alzheimer's. (express.co.uk)
  • Spending too much time using the smartphone facilitates sedentary behaviours, reduces the time of physical activity, which increases the risk of premature death, diabetes, heart disease and different types of cancer, the study said. (chennaionline.com)
  • Does Obesity Posses Higher Risk Of Diabetes? (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity and diabetes represent two significant global public health crises that are closely interrelated. (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (sdgln.com)
  • With rising obesity rates worldwide, diabetes prevalence has also climbed dramatically. (sdgln.com)
  • This article explores the link between obesity and diabetes, the mechanisms behind the connection, complications that can arise, and preventive lifestyle measures and medical interventions to reduce diabetes risk. (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (sdgln.com)
  • There are several mechanisms by which obesity induces insulin resistance and diabetes progression. (sdgln.com)
  • Genetics influence both obesity and diabetes risk, but lifestyle factors play a major role. (sdgln.com)
  • Higher BMIs strongly predict type 2 diabetes risk as excessive weight strains the metabolic system. (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity provokes numerous secondary health issues that compound diabetes severity and progression. (sdgln.com)
  • Excess weight strains the cardiovascular system, increasing hypertension risk, which then accelerates diabetes complications. (sdgln.com)
  • Multivariable adjusted probability of having 1 or more cardiometabolic risk factors among adults (aged ≥20 y) with overweight or obesity but not diabetes, Patient Outcomes Research to Advance Learning (PORTAL), 2012-2013. (cdc.gov)
  • Both obesity and being overweight can cause serious health risks and chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and even diabetes. (diethealthclub.com)
  • Pregnant women who smoke may be putting their unborn daughters at increased risk of developing both obesity and gestational diabetes as adults. (medicaldaily.com)
  • In addition, the study found that the association between obesity and dementia was independent of whether a person was a smoker, had hypertension or diabetes, or carried the APOE ε4 gene, a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. (nih.gov)
  • A new study conducted by a group of researchers from the University of Manitoba's George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, along with the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, suggests that artificial sweeteners may be linked with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. (news-medical.net)
  • Yet, a relatively higher risk of weight gain and obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and other health issues was evident in relation with those sweeteners in long term observational studies. (news-medical.net)
  • The heart failure risk potentially attributed to obesity as measured by BMI or waist circumference was calculated after adjusting for multiple other health and lifestyle risk factors for heart disease, including other conditions such as Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, hypertension (or high blood pressure), kidney function, inflammation, left ventricular hypertrophy and prior heart attack. (worldhealth.net)
  • Without the gene, the mice remained at a normal weight despite eating a high-fat diet and their risk of diabetes was reduced. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Obesity in pregnancy is associated with a plethora of complications in the mother that may include gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, inflammation and elevated lipid profiles. (endocrinology.org)
  • A review of 4,103 patients found that obesity and its resultant inflammation, heart disease and diabetes are the most common conditions found in patients requiring hospitalization with COVID-19 ( Physician's Weekly , pre-print, April 14, 2020). (drmirkin.com)
  • During the 1957-1960 Asian flu and the 1968 Hong Kong flu, both obesity and diabetes were associated with a marked increase in prolonged illness and death ( Prev Med , 2013;56(2):118-123), even in those who were apparently healthy before they got the flu ( Influenza Other Respiratory Viruses , 2019;13:3-9). (drmirkin.com)
  • Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), gestational diabetes , type 2 diabetes , and even obesity are increasingly prescribed metformin during pregnancy, with studies indicating that the drug reduces the risk of PCOS-related complications. (medscape.com)
  • The study examined the preoperative risk perception of bariatric surgery in 128 patients with different comorbidities (heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, sleep apnea and dyslipidemia). (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients with diabetes mellitus type 2, systemic hypertension, and sleep apnea were significantly more likely to perceive the risk of surgery compared to those with the other comorbidities. (bvsalud.org)
  • Childhood obesity however can also lead to life-threatening conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep problems, cancer, and other disorders. (wikipedia.org)
  • Thus, they are more at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Another study showed that those with an elevated BMI in childhood and adulthood were at an elevated risk of certain chronic medical conditions including a 5.4 times increased risk of diabetes, 2.7 times increased risk of hypertension, and 1.8 times increased risk of elevated LDL cholesterol (a cholesterol-based measure of risk of atherosclerosis) in adulthood. (wikipedia.org)
  • Increased microalbuminuria is a sign of renal disease and may be predictive of nephropathy risk in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • This review summarizes our current understanding of factors associated with childhood obesity, including latest prevalence rates, effectiveness of intervention strategies, and risk for concomitant disease later in life. (nih.gov)
  • Obesity has reached global dimensions, and prevalence of childhood obesity has increased eightfold since 1975. (nih.gov)
  • Childhood obesity is a major public health problem globally because of changes in lifestyles. (who.int)
  • Birth events such as caesarean section delivery or prolonged labour may affect the balance of a baby's gut bacteria during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of childhood obesity and allergies, according to new research. (ualberta.ca)
  • Events at birth may affect the microbes living in a baby's gut during the first few months of life, leading to a higher risk of childhood obesity and allergies, according to a new study published in the journal Gastroenterology . (ualberta.ca)
  • Both childhood obesity and childhood food allergies are on the rise in North America. (lesliebeck.com)
  • Current estimates from Health Canada are that food allergies affect between six to twelve percent of young children while childhood obesity has doubled in the last two decades. (lesliebeck.com)
  • Is the Subject Area "Childhood obesity" applicable to this article? (plos.org)
  • Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or well-being. (wikipedia.org)
  • The prevalence of childhood obesity is known to differ by sex and gender. (wikipedia.org)
  • Childhood obesity can be brought on by a range of factors which often act in combination. (wikipedia.org)
  • A 2010 review stated that childhood obesity likely is the result of the interaction of natural selection favouring those with more parsimonious energy metabolism and today's consumerist society with easy access to energy dense cheap foods and less energy requirements in daily life. (wikipedia.org)
  • Wear and tear osteoarthritis , obstructive sleep apnoea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) are all common examples of mechanical complications caused by obesity. (mydr.com.au)
  • Besides modest excess weight being associated with greater risks of severe complications, the study showed excess weight leading to severe risks was greatest in the 20-39 age group and decreased after age 60. (indiatimes.com)
  • Dr S K Sarin, director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, said the hospital had conducted a similar study last year and found that obesity-induced fatty liver increased the risk of complications in Covid patients. (indiatimes.com)
  • High-stress work can double the risk of men developing heart attacks and other complications. (medicaldaily.com)
  • Our results suggest that weight during adolescence, rather than childhood or adulthood, is critical in determining the risk of MS," said study author Kassandra Munger, ScD, of Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. (newswise.com)
  • Obesity in childhood sets the scene for heart and blood vessel disease in adulthood. (mydr.com.au)
  • Large infants, and those who grow rapidly during the first two years of life, are at increased risk of obesity in childhood and adulthood, finds a new study out on Friday. (nutraingredients-usa.com)
  • However, there is also evidence to suggest that exposure to obesity in pregnancy can increase a child's risk of non-communicable disease in adulthood. (endocrinology.org)
  • Awareness of the concept that your environment in utero and early postnatal life is important for future disease risk came about from observational studies that showed a positive association between geographical areas of high neonatal mortality and ischaemic heart disease in adulthood. (endocrinology.org)
  • It is hypothesised that such an unfavourable environment can alter the molecular, structural and functional phenotype in the developing fetus, resulting in long-lasting changes that increase their risk of later adulthood disease. (endocrinology.org)
  • It also increases a child's risk of suffering many health conditions during adulthood. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Obesity during adolescence has been found to increase mortality rates during adulthood. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, in children or adolescents with elevated BMI who reduce their BMI to normal levels, these risks are decreased to a similar level as those with normal BMI in childhood and adulthood. (wikipedia.org)
  • The list of adverse health risks for people living with obesity spans almost every system within the body. (mydr.com.au)
  • The more risk factors you have, the more likely it is that you will develop the disease or health problem. (medlineplus.gov)
  • You can control many of these risk factors by changing your lifestyle. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Kwon SC, Wyatt LC, Li S, Islam NS, Yi SS, Trinh-Shevrin C. Obesity and Modifiable Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Chinese Americans in New York City, 2009-2012. (cdc.gov)
  • We used the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Across the US (REACH US) Risk Factor Survey from 2009 through 2012 to examine the association between body mass index (BMI, calculated as kg/m 2 ) and 3 cardiovascular disease risk factors among Chinese Americans in New York City. (cdc.gov)
  • Few studies have used BMI cut points modified for Asians in examinations of modifiable CVD risk factors among Asian Americans, including Chinese Americans (4). (cdc.gov)
  • The objective of our study was to describe the association between BMI, using both standard and Asian-modified cut points, and modifiable CVD risk factors among Chinese Americans in New York City. (cdc.gov)
  • Obesity is a complex disease with many contributing factors, but Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black adults have a higher prevalence of obesity and are more likely to suffer worse outcomes from COVID-19. (cdc.gov)
  • This study is important because we can conclude that it is not solely factors [associated with obesity] like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or lack of exercise that tend to come with obesity that are harmful - the excess fat itself is harmful," commented senior author Haitham Ahmed, MD, also from the Cleveland Clinic, in a press release from the institution. (medscape.com)
  • He warned, "Patients may think their cardiovascular risk is mitigated if their other risk factors are normal or being treated, but this study suggests you cannot ignore the extra weight. (medscape.com)
  • Ahmed added that it's "very important to recognize" that obesity is "not simply a lifestyle choice," despite the contribution of lifestyle factors. (medscape.com)
  • The Bristol team applied a method called Mendelian randomization , a technique that uses genetic variation in a person's DNA to help understand the causal relationships between risk factors and health outcomes - here mortality. (bristol.ac.uk)
  • Obesity is strongly associated with several major health risk factors. (nih.gov)
  • Obesity risk factors of family background are associated with changes in the brain function, finds a study conducted at the Finnish Turku PET Centre. (utu.fi)
  • The participants of the study consisted of 41 young men with varying number of obesity risk factors. (utu.fi)
  • Disturbance in the neural networks controlling satiation and appetite can therefore be observed already before a person develops obesity, and these brain changes are connected to family-related risk factors of obesity. (utu.fi)
  • Impact of obesity risk factors on brain function. (utu.fi)
  • b) Family-related risk factors were associated with decreased opioid receptor availability in regions related to producing pleasure in the subject's brain. (utu.fi)
  • We assessed the prevalence of overweight/obesity and associated factors in urban schoolchildren in Babol in a crosssectional study of 1000 schoolchildren aged 7-12 years. (who.int)
  • However, the new finding was that obesity did not increase these risk factors among study participants with high blood levels of omega-3 fats," he said. (scienceblog.com)
  • The high risk of death may be related to a higher visceral fat accumulation in this group, which is associated with insulin resistance and other risk factors, the limited amount of fat located on the hips and legs, which is fat with presumed protective effects and to the relatively limited amount of muscle mass. (express.co.uk)
  • Identifying and mitigating modifiable risk factors through education and lifestyle interventions is crucial. (sdgln.com)
  • You probably know that overeating and a lack of physical activity contribute to obesity-but there are other risk factors that may not be as apparent. (sharecare.com)
  • Genetics factors into obesity, though it's debated just how much of a role it plays. (sharecare.com)
  • As many chronic diseases share the same risk factors (high consumption of free sugars is an important risk factor for both oral disease and obesity), a unified response within the global health community is necessary to ensure a comprehensive response. (fdiworldental.org)
  • Obesity is mainly caused by the excessive intake of calories, minimal or no physical activity, and even other factors like genetics and medical illnesses. (diethealthclub.com)
  • These activities relate to NIA's AD+ADRD Research Implementation Milestone 2.B , "Determine interrelationships among aging, cerebrovascular disease and risk factors, resilience factors, genetic variants, amyloid, tau, and neurodegeneration. (nih.gov)
  • Is the Subject Area "Medical risk factors" applicable to this article? (plos.org)
  • The beginning and progression can be modified by the biological, environmental and/or behavior risk factors. (bvsalud.org)
  • The study of risk factors for periodontal diseases has received great emphasis on Periodontics and has been an important basis for preventive and therapeutic approaches to both individual and collective. (bvsalud.org)
  • The study points to the possibility of identifying predictive factors of behavioral intention related to risk perception to improve short and long-term treatment outcomes in patients whose comorbidities are seen as posing no additional health risk. (bvsalud.org)
  • Obesogenic environment" refers to a mixture of environmental factors that are permissive of obesity, especially for those who are genetically predisposed. (wikipedia.org)
  • These harmful changes contributed to increased risk of CVD in patients with obesity,' added Jayaraman. (newkerala.com)
  • For now, they conclude, 'particular attention should be paid' to protecting patients with obesity from the coronavirus, 'with priority to vaccination access, remote work, telemedicine, and other measures given the higher risk of adverse outcomes once they are diagnosed with Covid-19. (com.pk)
  • Although the association between dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease is well characterized, the link between obesity per se and cardiovascular disease remains a matter of debate. (medscape.com)
  • The new study reveals a new link between obesity and heart disease risk that occurs via the triggering of an immune response involving a type of white blood cell called T cells. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • He continued, "It is a disease, and there is a large genetic influence on your weight," noting that "nearly 100 genetic variations" are associated with the development of obesity and subsequent heart disease risk. (medscape.com)
  • Dr Janis Baird, at the University of Southampton in the UK and colleagues analysed 24 studies which assessed the relation between infant size and growth and the development of obesity at any later age. (nutraingredients-usa.com)
  • A better understanding of the development of obesity will enable zoo nutritionists to developed healthier diet plans for a variety of species. (si.edu)
  • Dr Kaitlin Wade , Research Associate in Genetic Epidemiology at the Bristol Medical School (Population Health Studies) and lead author of the study, said: "The findings highlight the need for a global effort to reduce the surging levels of obesity within society and suggest that in most cases, any reduction in body mass index to a normal, healthy level is likely to be beneficial. (bristol.ac.uk)
  • In addition to the promotion of healthy gestational weight gain, rising levels of obesity worldwide are increasing the pressure to emphasise the importance of entering pregnancy at a healthy weight. (endocrinology.org)
  • To increase the effectiveness of weight loss interventions for this population, the mediating effects of MS pain with higher levels of obesity should be considered. (cdc.gov)
  • Interventions for obesity prevention have mainly focused on behavioral settings to date, i.e., interventions that have focused on behavioral changes of the individuum such as increasing daily physical exercise or optimizing diet. (nih.gov)
  • Restructuring obesity interventions towards community-based/environment-oriented measures to counteract an obesogenic environment is mandatory for sustainable success and to stop the obesity epidemy. (nih.gov)
  • Obesity is a globally increasing health problem, and new interventions to prevent and treat obesity are needed. (utu.fi)
  • The results may have implications for the development of prevention and treatment interventions for obesity. (utu.fi)
  • In June 2013, the American Medical Association declared obesity to be a disease requiring multiple interventions for treatment and prevention. (sharecare.com)
  • Obesity continues to be a major public health issue across the world, so further study could help determine whether early interventions and lifestyle changes could reduce dementia risk. (nih.gov)
  • This review, together with another review that assessed the association between pediatric obesity treatment interventions and eating disorder risk (12 studies overlap with this review), provides evidence that pediatric obesity treatment is not associated with adverse effects on psychological well-being," the authors concluded. (clinicaladvisor.com)
  • A starting goal of losing 5% to 10% of your current weight will significantly reduce your risk of developing obesity-related diseases. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In men, moderate obesity was associated with a significantly higher risk of developing severe disease, needing mechanical breathing assistance, and dying from Covid-19. (com.pk)
  • These metabolic disorders are closely intertwined with obesity, and managing obesity effectively can significantly reduce the risk of developing these conditions. (mydr.com.au)
  • While women who enter menopause before age 45 are known to be at higher risk of heart failure, obesity significantly increased heart failure risk among women who experienced late menopause - at age 55 or older, according to a new study. (worldhealth.net)
  • While women who enter menopause before age 45 are known to be at higher risk for heart failure, obesity significantly increased heart failure risk among women who experienced late menopause -- at age 55 or older, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association , an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. (worldhealth.net)
  • While it is already known that severe obesity increases the relative risk of death, previous studies have produced conflicting results with some appearing to suggest a protective effect at different parts of the spectrum of body mass index. (bristol.ac.uk)
  • For the study, the team compared blood lipoproteins from patients with severe obesity before bariatric surgery and 6 or 12 months after were compared with lipoproteins from a control group of lean healthy subjects. (newkerala.com)
  • In women, however, only a BMI of 40 or higher, indicating severe obesity, was linked with the increased risks. (com.pk)
  • Severe obesity occurs at a BMI over 40 kg/m2. (sdgln.com)
  • The researchers linked preschoolers' bedtimes to obesity when the kids were teens, at an average age of 15. (eurekalert.org)
  • Regardless of the quality of the maternal--child relationship, there was a strong link between bedtimes and obesity, the researchers found. (eurekalert.org)
  • Researchers are increasingly recognising the links between obesity and chronic (long-term) breathing difficulties. (mydr.com.au)
  • Although validation in a more diverse sample is needed, these findings provide a real-world evidence-base for clinical guidance regarding activity levels that are necessary to reduce disease risk," researchers wrote. (healthline.com)
  • Medical researchers from Harvard first reported on the link between TV watching and obesity in children in the mid-1980's. (sharecare.com)
  • Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that high levels of lead in the mother's blood during pregnancy resulted in a four-fold increased risk of obesity for the child later. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Therefore, a team of Australian researchers conducted a meta-analysis of studies that recruited patients aged ≤18 years who were seeking treatment for obesity. (clinicaladvisor.com)
  • The researchers calculated that the number needed to harm with metformin to have an additional case of overweight or obesity at 4 years of age was 7.4. (medscape.com)
  • A new study suggests wearing a device to track and increase steps may lower the risk of several common chronic diseases. (healthline.com)
  • Want to reduce your risk for many chronic diseases and obesity? (healthline.com)
  • To conduct the study, Kozyrskyj's team collected stool samples from the diapers of 1,667 infants who are part of CHILD, a national birth cohort study following nearly 3,500 Canadian children from before birth to adolescence with the goal of discovering the root causes of allergies, asthma, obesity and other chronic diseases. (ualberta.ca)
  • Together, we can address the far reaching personal, societal, and economic impacts of obesity and other chronic diseases. (fdiworldental.org)
  • But like all chronic diseases the root causes of obesity run much deeper. (fdiworldental.org)
  • More than a half million children in the U.S. have lead blood levels that put them at risk for adverse health effects, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • While a BMI above the 85th percentile is defined as overweight, a BMI greater than or equal to the 95th percentile is defined as obesity by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (wikipedia.org)
  • A recent NIA-supported study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that obesity may be associated with an increased risk for developing dementia. (nih.gov)
  • In addition, obesity results in biomechanical changes, as well as physiologic changes including reduced hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis negative feedback inhibition, but mechanisms by which obesity may result in worse post-traumatic outcomes remain poorly understood. (lww.com)
  • Association of pediatric obesity treatment, including a dietary component, with change in depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis [published online September 16, 2019]. (clinicaladvisor.com)
  • Bedtimes after 9 p.m. appeared to double the likelihood of obesity later in life, according to a study from The Ohio State University College of Public Health. (eurekalert.org)
  • And one study found a correlation between late bedtimes and obesity risk five years later. (eurekalert.org)
  • This new bedtime study is the first to use data on obesity collected about a decade after the children were in preschool, Anderson said. (eurekalert.org)
  • These results were published at the same time another study, published in the same journal, showed that a person's maximum BMI over decades indicates that obesity, but not stable overweight or normal weight, is linked to premature death, also reported by Medscape Medical News . (medscape.com)
  • July 5, 2022 Eating one avocado a day for six months was found to have no effect on belly fat, liver fat or waist circumference in people with overweight or obesity, according to a new study. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The study found that women who had a BMI of 30 or larger at age 18 had more than twice the risk of developing MS compared to those with a BMI between 18.5 and 20.9. (newswise.com)
  • Women who had a larger body size at 20 years of age, represented by the use of silhouettes in the study, also had twice the risk of MS compared to women who reported a thinner body size. (newswise.com)
  • Our study shows that LDL quality continues to improve as a patient's weight normalises, suggesting that the risk of CVD continues to decline,' said Olga Gursky, Professor of pharmacology, physiology and biophysics at the varsity's School of Medicine. (newkerala.com)
  • But the new study suggests that public health campaigns may need to focus on obesity prevention among children even earlier. (nutraingredients-usa.com)
  • Maternal overweight and obesity was linked in a new study to increased risk for congenital defects in offspring. (medpagetoday.com)
  • A new study of marmosets, small South American monkeys, indicates that obesity may begin very early in life and suggests that marmosets may be a helpful model for obesity in humans. (si.edu)
  • Kantonen's study investigated changes in the brain in pre-obesity by studying the insulin, opioid, and cannabinoid function through PET imaging. (utu.fi)
  • Prospective, longitudinal study shows that morbid obesity predicts greater chronic pain severity after motor vehicle collision. (lww.com)
  • According to the study, the risk of hospitalisation was 5% higher for each one-unit increase in BMI and the risk of ICU admission was 10% higher for each unit increase. (indiatimes.com)
  • The study indicated that taking approximately 8,200 steps each day offered protection against obesity, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and major depressive disorder. (healthline.com)
  • Dr Sahakyan, who is a cardiology research fellow, said: "To our knowledge it is the first study that evaluated nationwide estimates of death in central obesity even in the absence of obesity as measured by BMI. (express.co.uk)
  • Dr Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, senior author on the study and a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic, said: "We knew from previous research that central obesity is bad, but what is new in this research is that the distribution of the fat is very important even in people with a normal weight. (express.co.uk)
  • The study found that the risk of obesity increases by 43 per cent if a smartphone was used for five or more hours a day, as participating students were twice as likely to drink more sugary drinks, fast food, sweets, snacks and have decreased physical activities. (chennaionline.com)
  • For example, a 2017 study published in the journal Obesity showed that chronic stress could lead to elevated levels of cortisol, a hormone that affects metabolism and helps the body manage stress. (sharecare.com)
  • Given that large birth size is associated with increased risk of obesity, a modest reduction in birth weight may have long-term health benefits for offspring by lowering this risk later in life", said Dr Paul Hofman, prime researcher of the study. (health.am)
  • A new study in Denmark is showing that new mothers that suffered from obesity are at a much higher risk for heart attack and stroke than previously thought. (nutralegacy.com)
  • In our study, we investigated if and how obesity affects the relationship between menopausal age and the future risk of developing heart failure. (worldhealth.net)
  • Investigators analyzed health data for nearly 4,500 postmenopausal women participating in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study. (worldhealth.net)
  • The findings of the study suggest the obesity epidemic may be linked in part to environmental chemical exposure in utero. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • Our findings suggest that next to smoking cessation and the prevention of smoking initiation, meeting guidelines for body weight, body shape and physical activity level may represent important individual and public health opportunities to decrease the risk of COPD. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Teaching and practicing obesity prevention from the start, but especially during teenage years, may be an important step in reducing the risk of MS later in life for women. (newswise.com)
  • Obesity prevention efforts, like efforts to prevent other NCDs, should not only be targeted at individual actions but also at wider commercial and societal determinants. (fdiworldental.org)
  • Survey items were adapted from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System interview (7). (cdc.gov)
  • We employ the 1984-1999 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, augmented with state level measures pertaining to the per capita number of fast-food and full-service restaurants, the prices of a meal in each type of restaurant, food consumed at home, cigarettes, and alcohol, and clean indoor air laws. (who.int)
  • Random-digit telephone survey of 195 005 adults aged 18 years or older residing in all states participating in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System in 2001. (nih.gov)
  • The estimated prevalence of PCOS is 8% to 13%, and affected patients often present with anovulation , hyperandrogenism , obesity, metabolic syndrome , and infertility . (medscape.com)
  • Understanding how obesity relates to cardiovascular disease is particularly important, Riaz and colleagues point out, as the benefits gained from the improved treatment of CAD may be offset by the rising prevalence of obesity and metabolic disease. (medscape.com)
  • They then determined the pathways by which these alterations may lead to an increased risk of allergies and obesity later in childhood. (ualberta.ca)
  • This is especially the case given the so-called "obesity paradox" of apparently improved outcomes with a higher BMI. (medscape.com)
  • Obesity has been found to increase the risk of musculoskeletal pain (MSP) in other settings, but to our knowledge, the influence of increased body mass index on pain outcomes after common trauma exposures such as motor vehicle collision (MVC) has not been assessed. (lww.com)
  • Infants born after prolonged labour associated with a first pregnancy were also found to be at higher risk for these health outcomes. (ualberta.ca)
  • Obesity is also associated with high blood pressure, another factor that increases the risk of stroke. (mydr.com.au)
  • High blood pressure may not cause any symptoms itself, but it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. (mydr.com.au)
  • It's best to get down to a body mass index (BMI) of less than 25, but losing even approximately 5 kg can reduce your blood pressure enough to lower the risk of dying from stroke or heart disease. (mydr.com.au)
  • Obesity, like cardiovascular disease and stroke, is a modifiable risk factor for dementia since it generally can be countered through lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise. (nih.gov)
  • March 4 marks World Obesity Day , which calls for more comprehensive solutions, treatment, and collective responsibility for addressing this global epidemic. (fdiworldental.org)
  • 3 In two Finnish studies, one showed a 35% increased risk of atrial fibrillation, 4 and the other showed the highest mortality rates from coronary heart disease in offspring whose mothers had a higher body mass index during pregnancy. (endocrinology.org)
  • It appeared that high intakes of omega-3-rich seafood protected Yup'ik Eskios from some of the harmful effects of obesity. (scienceblog.com)
  • One of the issues I deal with every day on this blog are the effects of obesity and I tried to help everyone by giving the fixes. (fitnesstipsforlife.com)
  • The early physical effects of obesity in adolescence include, almost all of the child's organs being affected, gallstones, hepatitis, sleep apnoea and increased intracranial pressure. (wikipedia.org)
  • The prevalence of overweight and obesity is low among the Asian American population, compared with non-Hispanic white and black populations, when these terms are defined by standard body mass index (BMI) cut points (2). (cdc.gov)
  • Larger body sizes at ages 5 and 10 were not associated with MS risk. (newswise.com)
  • Higher levels of vitamin D in the body are thought to reduce disease risk. (newswise.com)
  • The threshold for moderate obesity is a body mass index (BMI) of 35. (com.pk)
  • Obesity is strongly linked to cancer of the oesophagus - the higher your body mass index (BMI), the greater your risk. (mydr.com.au)
  • Overweight/obesity were assessed by comparing body mass index (BMI) values to the BMI index for age and sex percentiles set by CDC, Atlanta. (who.int)
  • Many healthcare providers use body mass index (BMI) to screen for obesity . (sharecare.com)
  • Chronic stress can also affect your body chemistry in a way that contributes to obesity. (sharecare.com)
  • Obesity and being overweight are defined as medical disorders wherein there is an excessive or abnormal amount of fat accumulated in the body which poses a serious threat to one's overall health. (diethealthclub.com)
  • A common and popular method of measuring one's level of obesity is to calculate one's Body Mass Index (BMI) which is arrived at by dividing a person's weight by the square of their height. (diethealthclub.com)
  • Jehle and colleagues set out to investigate the relationship between driver body size and risk of crash-related fatality by analyzing data in the national Fatality Analysis Reporting System database (FARS). (health.am)
  • The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a clear definition of obesity. (fitnesstipsforlife.com)
  • Obesity is the leading cause of many illnesses, as it weakens the organs of the body and their functioning and lowers immunity. (fitnesstipsforlife.com)
  • We know that obesity increases the risk of developing heart failure, and the onset of menopause is associated with increased body fatness," said Ebong. (worldhealth.net)
  • Other studies show that obesity (body mass index or BMI greater than 30) is a major risk factor for dying from COVID-19 ( Lancet , April 1, 2020), and the more you weigh, the more likely you are to need to be put on a ventilator which markedly increases your chance of dying ( Obesity , April 9, 2020). (drmirkin.com)
  • Lack of exercise increases risk for insulin resistance ( Acta Physiol , 2019;226:1-16), and prevents your body from responding to infections and mounting a full attack on invading viruses ( Cell Physiol Biochem , 2015;37:735-746). (drmirkin.com)
  • Gurunathan, U & Myles, PS 2016, ' Limitations of body mass index as an obesity measure of perioperative risk ', British Journal of Anaesthesia , vol. 116, no. 3, pp. 319-321. (monash.edu)
  • Primary endpoints were height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and overweight/obesity at 4 years of age, for which complete data were available for 161 children, and head circumference at 1 year, for which complete data were available for 154 children. (medscape.com)
  • As methods to determine body fat directly are difficult, the diagnosis of obesity is often based on BMI. (wikipedia.org)
  • Body mass index (BMI) is acceptable for determining obesity for children two years of age and older. (wikipedia.org)
  • To determine whether aberrant DNA methylation at differentially methylated regions (DMRs) regulating insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF2) expression in umbilical cord blood is associated with overweight or obesity in a multiethnic cohort. (bvsalud.org)
  • Various large cohort studies have shown that microalbuminuria is a strong risk predictor for cardiovascular morbidity and all-cause mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • It's not clear if obesity causes allergies, but these findings suggests controlling obesity in young people may be important for lowering rates of childhood allergies and asthma. (lesliebeck.com)
  • Marmosets serve as an appropriate model for obesity in humans because while most animals are born with little fat on their bodies, normal marmoset and human babies are quite fat at birth. (si.edu)
  • "RIPK1 gene variants associate with obesity in humans and can be therapeutically silenced to reduce obesity in mice" by Denuja Karunakaran et al. (neurosciencenews.com)
  • Starting at 25.0, the higher your BMI, the greater is your risk of developing obesity-related health problems. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Your health care provider can evaluate your health status and risks. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A World Health Organization panel proposed lowering BMI cut points for the Asian population because the association between BMI and health risks for the Asian population is different from the association for European populations (3). (cdc.gov)
  • The Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Across the US (REACH US) Risk Factor Survey was conducted annually from 2009 through 2012 in 28 grantee communities to evaluate projects in racial/ethnic minority communities. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, historically some racial and ethnic minority groups have not had broad opportunities for economic, physical, and emotional health, and these inequities have increased the risk of more severe illness or dying from COVID-19. (cdc.gov)
  • Recommending early bedtimes for young children may help to prevent obesity, and pediatricians are in a position to talk with parents about the importance of sleep for children's overall health. (eurekalert.org)
  • Feb. 23, 2022 Obesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The health risks of obesity are many and varied. (mydr.com.au)
  • Mental health is another area profoundly linked to obesity. (mydr.com.au)
  • These psychological challenges can further compound the physical health risks associated with obesity. (mydr.com.au)
  • Lead author Dr Carmen Piernas of University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences said, "We also found that the risks associated with excess weight are greatest in people aged under 40 years, while weight has little to no effect on your chances of developing severe Covid-19 after age 80. (indiatimes.com)
  • Tackling obesity is imperative for public health. (sdgln.com)
  • As part of the global response to combat NCDs, both FDI and the World Obesity Federation support the World Health Organization 'Best Buy' policies, particularly those policies that address the commercial determinants of health. (fdiworldental.org)
  • A unified strategy is necessary to build commitment for action and make oral health and obesity priorities in global public health and development agendas. (fdiworldental.org)
  • However, in many societies, where obesity is a problem, it is another important factor for consideration of a healthy pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery health. (nutralegacy.com)
  • If you want to be scared into change these 10 health risks should do it to you. (fitnesstipsforlife.com)
  • There are many health risks of obesity . (fitnesstipsforlife.com)
  • According to Dr. Azad, until the characterization of the long-term health effects - both risks and benefits - of artificial sweeteners are completed caution is necessary. (news-medical.net)
  • 2 As birth weight is only an indirect indicator of maternal and/or fetal health, specific exposures have been investigated which include maternal undernutrition during periods of famine, glucocorticoid exposure due to premature birth and, most recently, maternal over-nutrition and obesity. (endocrinology.org)
  • Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public health concern. (wikipedia.org)
  • It's something concrete that families can do to lower their child's risk and it's also likely to have positive benefits on behavior and on social, emotional and cognitive development," Anderson said. (eurekalert.org)
  • It can do this by triggering obesity-promoting behavior such as overeating foods high in fat, calories, or sugar. (sharecare.com)
  • These findings suggest that vaccination policies should prioritise people with obesity, especially now the vaccine is being rolled out to younger age-groups. (indiatimes.com)
  • According to the findings, folic acid seemed to reduce the risk. (aboutlawsuits.com)
  • If confirmed in larger studies, these findings suggest aberrant DNA methylation at sequences regulating imprinted genes may be useful identifiers of children at risk for the development of early obesity . (bvsalud.org)
  • The preoperative stage of bariatric surgery requires that the patient be informed of the obesity-related comorbidities and the risks, benefits, and consequences of surgery. (bvsalud.org)
  • Obesity makes it hard to breathe easily - it reduces lung function and weakens the muscles that help us breathe. (mydr.com.au)
  • Obesity is linked to changes in brain insulin sensitivity and neurotransmitter function. (utu.fi)
  • Obesity also stresses pancreatic beta cells to produce more insulin initially, leading to exhaustion and burnout over time. (sdgln.com)
  • High levels of sugar in the blood will result in the excessive production of insulin by the liver which is then converted into fat and eventually leads to obesity. (diethealthclub.com)
  • Insulin-like growth factor 2/H19 methylation at birth and risk of overweight and obesity in children. (bvsalud.org)
  • A number of human studies have investigated the long term impact of exposure to maternal obesity. (endocrinology.org)
  • While human studies are vital, the prevalence of maternal obesity in these populations is relatively low, considering these mothers were pregnant 50-60 years ago. (endocrinology.org)
  • Those interested in understanding the impact of maternal obesity often feed high fat/high sugar diets prior to conception and throughout pregnancy and lactation. (endocrinology.org)
  • Women with PCOS are at higher risk, but it's only 5% higher than the general population. (medscape.com)
  • People with chronic pain who were on prescription painkillers were at 49% higher risk of mental illness and 82% higher risk of developing substance abuse. (medicaldaily.com)
  • Interestingly, underweight and normal weight drivers were found to be at higher risk of dying from a severe crash than slightly overweight drivers. (health.am)
  • 2 Adolescents seeking treatment for obesity may be at even higher risk of having depression or anxiety. (clinicaladvisor.com)
  • People with "apple-shaped" bodies (waist is bigger than the hips) also have an increased risk for these conditions. (medlineplus.gov)
  • People with large waist circumference (110 cm or over in women and 118 cm or over in men) had a 72% increased risk of COPD. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In particular, overweight as measured by BMI emerged as a significant predictor of increased risk of COPD only among those with a large waist circumference. (sciencedaily.com)
  • r\n\r\nAn increase in waist size before menopause may also increase your risk of breast cancer after menopause - separate from the obesity issue. (dummies.com)
  • The research found that those with normal BMI but fat waists as defined by a high waist-to-hip ratio had the highest cardiovascular death risk and the highest death risk from all causes among all the subgroups. (express.co.uk)
  • More than 8,200 steps daily (about four miles) could provide protection from obesity, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and major depressive disorder. (healthline.com)
  • An important question to address is whether dieting can bring down the high levels of harmful T cells and reduce risk of heart disease, or whether once they reach a certain level they stay there, regardless of diet. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • There are good reasons to increase intake of fatty fish, such as the well-established association of fish intake with reduced heart disease risk," Makhoul said. (scienceblog.com)
  • PEOPLE with beer bellies and bulging tummies are at the highest risk of suffering heart disease - even if their weight is healthy, say experts. (express.co.uk)
  • Our research shows that if a person has a normal BMI, this by itself should not reassure them that their risk for heart disease is low. (express.co.uk)