For a person whose body weight exceeds his recommended weight range by 20% or more, the risk of heart attack is roughly three times greater than that of a person who is within the healthy weight range. This is because overweight and obesity in particular, increases one’s chances of developing other contributory factors for cardiovascular disease.
For instance, weight gain per se has been associated with an increase in LDL (bad) cholesterol and a decrease in HDL (good) cholesterol. Being overweight or obese also raises one’s likelihood of developing high blood pressure and diabetes.
Ideally, your Body Mass Index (BMI) should be between 18.5 and 22.9, as shown in the table below:
| BMI | Category |
| < 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5 – 22.9 | Normal |
| 23.0 – 29.9 | Overweight |
| ≥ 30.0 | Obese |
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What can we do if you are overweight ?
Exercise helps to boost the level of HDL (good) cholesterol and reduce the level of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood. It also assists in weight control and the promotion of cardiovascular fitness.
Conversely, lack of exercise may double a person’s risk of developing and subsequently dying from cardiovascular disease. This is because a person who leads a sedentary lifestyle is more likely to become overweight and/or have high blood pressure, diabetes, and high LDL cholesterol, all of which adversely affect one’s heart health.
In general, the more vigorous your exercise routine, the more health benefits you derive. However, even exercise at a comparatively low to moderate level of intensity – provided it is done on a regular, long-term basis – can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
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