How can weight loss help?
One of the most important things you can do to reduce your stroke risk is to keep your blood pressure under control. Losing weight may help you lower your blood pressure. It may also improve your cholesterol and blood sugar, which may then lower your risk for stroke.
Cancer
Cancer occurs when cells in one part of the body, such as the colon, grow abnormally or out of control. The cancerous cells sometimes spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States.
How is cancer linked to overweight?
Gaining weight as an adult increases the risk for several cancers, even if the weight gain doesn ' t result in overweight or obesity. It isn ' t known exactly how being overweight increases cancer risk. Fat cells may release hormones that affect cell growth, leading to cancer. Also, eating or physical activity habits that may lead to being overweight may also contribute to cancer risk.
How can weight loss help?
Avoiding weight gain may prevent a rise in cancer risk. Healthy eating and physical activity habits may lower cancer risk. Weight loss may also lower your risk, although studies have been inconclusive.
What kinds of cancers are linked to overweight and
obesity?
Being overweight increases the risk of developing certain cancers, including the following:
‣ Breast, after menopause
‣ Colon and rectum
‣ Endometrium( lining of the uterus)
‣ Gallbladder
‣ Kidney