Control of body weight is a problem faced by many people.
A healthy body weight is not about being skinny, but have an optimal percentage of fat, muscle and bone tissue.
Body weight significantly affects heart health. Although anorexia and bulimia occur in both sexes, about 85% of cases of anorexia and bulimia are women.
Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for heart health. Appropriate body mass index can reduce the risk of many diseases.
It is necessary to be active, control cholesterol, eat a balanced and healthy diet, regulate the level of blood pressure and blood sugar.
Obesity and heart health
Obesity increases the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and atherosclerosis. All of these are factors that dramatically increase the risk of heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.
The accumulation of plaque in blood vessels causing loss of blood circulation. The blockade of one of the major blood vessels can cause a heart attack.
When the heart can not adequately pump blood body leads to heart failure. Obesity is associated with the risk of apnea and irregular heart rhythm.
Anorexia and health of the heart
Anorexia or starvation is a serious psychological problem that often ends in death.
Anorexia causes a lack of nutritional compounds in the body. A reduction in the volume of the heart and dangerously low blood pressure. The heart begins to atrophy, blood pressure ceases to be balanced and increases the risk of heart attack.
Inadequate intake of nutrients causes a dangerous imbalance of electrolytes in the body, which can cause heart attack, arrhythmia and even sudden death. With the gradual weight gain problem is mainly solved successfully.