Being obese is a big enough health problem, but aside from the risk of heart disease and diabetes, being obese also increases the risk of developing cancers, particularly prostate, colon, breast, endometrial and lung cancer.
It is recommended that morbidly obese individuals take immediate steps to lose at least 10% of their bodyweight to stave off disease. Even a 30-minute walk can do wonders for the body if done regularly.
In addition, those who exercise regularly experience a heightened sense of worth and self-image, and with exercise come the increase in metabolism which can help people keep off the pounds. So, learn to exercise every day to keep cancer at bay!
Researchers in Baylor College of Medicine said in a report in the current issue of the journal Cell Metabolism that ghrelin, a hormone long considered a key player in obesity, may instead take a major role in maintaining the balance between insulin and gl
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