Sunday, December 16, 2012

Global report: Obesity bigger health crisis than hunger

 

Global report: Obesity bigger health

crisis than hunger


http://edition.cnn.com/2012/12/13/health/global-burden-report/?hpt=hp_c1


What are some of the consequences that may happen if people retain or creep back into a sedentary lifestyle?

                                                       
  • Various cancers.  E.g renal cancer, and esophagus cancer. 
  • Osteoporosis,
  • Diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2,
  • Stroke...and the number one is
  • Heart Attack.   
You know, there is a lot of discrimination in the world still today, the heart can proudly say it discriminates against no one.  It doesn't matter whether you’re fat, skinny, tall, short – it doesn't discriminate on creed, color or race.  A stroke happens when blood supply to the brain is cut off.  This is usually caused by a blockage of blood flow to a part of the brain.  The blockage can stop blood taking oxygen and nutrients to the affected areas and result in permanent damage to that part of the brain. Stroke changes the lives of thousands of people all over the world.  Hey, imagine waking up one morning and being suddenly and permanently paralyzed on one side of your body.  You can understand words but you cannot speak or write.  Having to relearn how to perform the simplest activities - daily living, eating, dressing and bathing.  The brain controls the way we move, speak and eat.  Everything we do is controlled by different parts of the brain.  Regular exercise and healthy eating can help prevent you being part of this study group.