Weight Concern - Addressing the Physical and Psychological Health Needs of Overweight People

More about weight and strokes
Being obese increases the chance of suffering a stroke. There are also links between obesity and lack of exercise - those who are physically inactive have three times the risk of a stroke. Research on middle-aged men found that moderate levels of physical activity, such as frequent walking plus a recreational activity or sporting activity once a week, had a significant benefit on their risk of heart disease and stroke. Similarly, women who were physically active were at lower risk of stroke. For more information on strokes, visit the Stroke Association website. Links:
	Stroke Association website More about weight and cancer More about weight and coronary heart disease More about osteoarthritis More about weight and diabetes

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