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Being overweight isn’t just about your appearance, it puts you at a higher risk of suffering from some health conditions. So work towards achieving your ideal BMI before it is too late!
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Heart disease: Most overweight people (BMI > 25) usually have increased blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. All these factors combined with excess weight hinders proper functioning of the heart, thereby leading to cardiovascular disease, says Dr Amar Singhal, HOD, Cardiology, Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute.
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Diabetes: Excess body weight has been linked to diabetes. According to Dr Amar Singhal, it is because it increases insulin resistance (which means a greater amount of insulin is required to regulate blood glucose levels). This makes the pancreas work overtime to produce insulin.
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Cataract: Believe it or not but studies have found that excess body weight makes elder people more prone to age-related cataract formation, especially if you suffer from high blood pressure[1].
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Obstructive sleep apnea: It is a chronic sleep disorder that is characterised by repetitive pauses in breathing that occur during sleep. Due to this, the patient snores heavily and has disrupted sleep. Obesity is the most common risk factor for developing obstructive sleep apnea [2].
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Stroke: That extra fat around your waist affects not only your gall bladder and pancreas but also your brain. Studies have found that excess body weight can increase the chances of stroke[3]. Your brain doesn’t get an adequate supply of blood during stroke, because of which your brain cells die.
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Depression and anxiety: A study published found that a greater BMI significantly increased the chances of women suffering from clinical depression and anxiety [4].
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Infertility: Due to excess weight and fat tissue, your body tends to release more hormones which affect the reproductive organ too. Women who are obese oven have trouble conceiving says, Dr Poonam Agarwal, Gynaecologist Bombay Hospital.
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Osteoarthritis: The excess body weight makes you put a lot of pressure on your bones and joints that can lead to arthritis and osteoarthritis.
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A study published in the International Journal of Obesity claims that people who are overweight had generalised fatigue coupled with niggling aches and pains.
