Is Heart Disease Linked to Obesity – All Insurance Accepted

Is Heart Disease Linked to Obesity – All Insurance Accepted

Yes, obesity and heart disease are linked. In fact, obesity has reached epidemic levels in the U.S. with 50% of the population overweight and 1/3 of that number considered obese. How does your weight affect your heart? That is the question we will answer in this article.

The Weight Factor

Obesity affects your heart in two main ways:

1.    It increases your blood pressure

2.    It increases the likelihood of plaque buildup in the heart

Over time, the side effects of these factors can lead to heart disease and contribute to heart failure.

Exercise can help reduce the risk to your heart because it helps: