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