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Having excess weight has been directly linked to many serious medical conditions, including those listed here. Losing weight can halt or reverse progression of these and other conditions. It can often eliminate the need for certain medications. Studies show that losing as little as 5 percent of your initial body weight can improve health conditions!
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)—Evidence shows that hypertension improves when overweight persons lose weight.
- Cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and congestive heart failure) Dyslipidemia (high cholesterol & triglycerides)
- Diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- Asthma
- Shortness of breath
- Osteoarthritis
- Orthopaedic or joint problems
- Pseudotumor
- Gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD/heartburn)
- Urinary stress incontinence (leakage or urine)
- Infertility
- Lower extremity venous stasis (swelling in lower legs and feet)
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